Minoan and Mycenaean Civilizations

Mr. Garnett Cook introduces seventh graders to early Greek civilizations, focusing on the Minoans and Mycenaeans. He discusses the significance of the Uluburun shipwreck in understanding ancient trade networks. The video explores the rise and fall of the Minoans, attributed to a volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami, and the mysterious decline of the Mycenaeans, with theories including invasions by the Dorians or Sea People, and a possible earthquake. The session concludes with a preview of upcoming assignments.

What was the significance of the Uluburun shipwreck?

• It was the first ship built by the Minoans.

• It provided evidence of extensive trade networks in the eastern Mediterranean.

• It was a warship used by the Mycenaeans.

• It contained the earliest known Greek writings.

Where were the Minoans primarily located?

• The Peloponnesus

• The island of Crete

• Mainland Greece

• The Aegean Islands

What type of government did the Minoans have?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

Which archaeological site is most associated with the Minoans?

• The city of Sparta

• The palace at Knossos

• The city of Athens

• The palace at Mycenae

Where was the Mycenaean civilization centered?

• The Peloponnesus

• The island of Crete

• The Aegean Islands

• Mainland Turkey

What is one theory about the disappearance of the Minoans?

• A massive earthquake destroyed their cities.

• They migrated to Egypt.

• A volcanic eruption and subsequent tsunami weakened their civilization.

• They were conquered by the Romans.

Which group is theorized to have invaded the Mycenaeans?

• The Persians

• The Dorians

• The Egyptians

• The Romans

Who were the Sea Peoples?

• A mysterious seafaring invasion force

• A group of traders from Crete

• A dynasty of Egyptian pharaohs

• A coalition of Greek city-states

What natural event is least likely to have caused the decline of the Mycenaeans?

• A volcanic eruption

• An earthquake

• A tsunami

• A drought

What evidence supports the theory of a Dorian invasion?

• Roman historical texts

• Written records from Pylos

• Artifacts found in Egypt

• Minoan frescoes