Greek Dark Ages and Bronze Age

The video explores the transition from the Minoan to the Mycenaean civilization, highlighting their cultural exchanges and differences. The Mycenaeans, known for their military prowess, eventually conquered the Minoans and expanded their influence, including the famous sack of Troy. However, the Dorian invasion, with superior iron weaponry, led to the Mycenaean downfall and ushered in a Greek Dark Age. This period saw a decline in trade, literacy, and urban life, with Greece remaining in this state for centuries. The video also touches on the broader Bronze Age collapse affecting other regions.

Which civilization conquered the Minoans around 1500 BCE?

• Hittites

• Egyptians

• Mycenaeans

• Dorians

What script did the Mycenaeans adapt from the Minoans?

• Linear A

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Linear B

What was a significant difference between Mycenaean and Minoan palaces?

• Minoan palaces were built by Cyclops

• Mycenaean palaces had huge walls

• Minoan palaces had huge walls

• Mycenaean palaces were unfortified

Which city did the Mycenaeans famously sack around 1250 BCE?

• Knossos

• Sparta

• Athens

• Troy

What material were the Dorians' weapons made of that gave them an advantage over the Mycenaeans?

• Stone

• Bronze

• Gold

• Iron

What was one of the major consequences of the Dorian invasion?

• Expansion of the Mycenaean Empire

• Decline in literacy

• Increase in trade

• Rise of new cities

Which empire vanished without a trace during the Bronze Age collapse?

• Roman Empire

• Hittite Empire

• Persian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

Who were the mysterious group that conquered the Egyptians during the Bronze Age collapse?

• Phoenicians

• Dorians

• Mycenaeans

• Sea Peoples

What was the primary form of trade during the Greek Dark Ages?

• Trade with merchants

• Bartering

• Currency-based trade

• International trade

What began to form during the Greek Dark Ages that influenced later Greek culture?

• Formal legal systems

• Greek religion and myth

• Centralized government

• Democratic institutions