Minoans, Mycenaeans, and the Age of Heroes

Which civilization established the earliest civilization in Greece?

• the Minoans

• the Mycenaeans

• the Spartans

• the Athenians

What are myths?

• true stories told to put kids to sleep

• new stories told to entertain people

• old stories told to explain events

• poems read at a poetry contest

Which ancient Greek civilization had a fierce military?

• the Mesopotamians

• the Mycenaeans

• the Egyptians

• the Athenians

Which Ancient Greece civilization came to a violent end?

• the Egyptians

• the Minoans

• the Assyrians

• the Mycenaeans

Who was Homer

• a philosopher

• a blind bard

• an athlete

• a musician

What are the characteristics of a hero?

• weak, timid, and not smart

• tired, lazy, shy

• nosy, funny, weak

• courageous, strong, and intelligent

Describe an epic poem

• long poetic stories

• short poetic stories

• long poetic songs

• rhyming stories and songs

What is a "bard?"

• a musician

• a poet

• a hero

• an athlete

What was the "setting" for Homer's epic poems?

• Egypt

• Athens

• The Trojan War

• Mesopotamia

Which ancient Greek civilization were expert sailors?

• the Minoans

• the Mycenaeans

• the Mesopotamians

• the Egyptians