Minoans and Mycenaens

The first great civilization of Europe developed on which Greek island?

• Crack

• Bahamas

• Polynesia

• Crete

Describe at least three features of the palaces in Minoa.

In the legend of Minotaur, Theseus follows a ____________ to find his way back to the outside world after killing the monster in the maze.

• trail of bread crumbs

• thread

• band of brothers

• laser beam

True of False

The Minoans created a form of writing called Linear A which has been translated into English.

Give two factors which are believed to have contributed to the destruction of the Minoan civilization.

Describe how the burial practices of the Mycenaens were similar and different to that of the Egyptians.

True or False

The Mycenaean kings and nobles were trained as warriors.

Besides the territory, what was one major benefit the Mycenaeans gained by conquering the Minoans?

• control of the Spice Trade

• control of the Silk Road

• control of the sea trade

• control of the papyrus trade

Explain the significant events and result of the siege of Troy.

How did the Mycenaean civilization end?