Greek Geography and Minoan Civilization Quiz

Where is Greece located?

• Northern end of the Balkan Peninsula

• Southern end of the Balkan Peninsula

• Eastern end of the Balkan Peninsula

• Western end of the Balkan Peninsula

Which sea is between the Greek mainland and Anatolia?

• Caspian Sea

• Red Sea

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

What was the main occupation of the Greeks living on the islands between Greece and Anatolia?

• Trading

• Fishing

• Mining

• Farming

What crops were grown by the farmers in Greece?

• Wheat, barley, olives, and grapes

• Apples, oranges, bananas, and strawberries

• Rice, corn, potatoes, and tomatoes

• Soybeans, peanuts, cotton, and sugarcane

Which civilization was the first major civilization to develop in the Aegean region?

• Romans

• Minoans

• Persians

• Mycenaeans

What was the main trade item of the Minoans?

• Ivory

• Metals

• Stone vases

• Pottery

What caused the collapse of the Minoan civilization?

• Undersea earthquake

• Invasion by Mycenaeans

• Volcanic eruption

• Drought

What skills were important to the Prepalatial Minoan people?

• Neither A nor B

• Both A and B

• Farming with domesticated animals

• Working with metals like bronze

Who is believed to have taken on leadership roles in the Minoan civilization?

• Men

• Children

• Women

• Elders

Where was the palace of King Minos located?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Knossos

• Troy