Mycenaean Civilization Quiz

What did the Mycenaeans adopt from the Minoans after invading Crete in 1500 B.C.?

• Military tactics

• Minoan culture

• Sea Peoples' strategies

• Hittite's technology

What is one theory for the decline of Mycenaean civilization?

• Economic prosperity

• Natural disasters and resource shortages

• Development of democracy

• Invention of new writing systems

What was the main city of Mycenaean civilization?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Mycenae

• Crete

What did the Mycenaeans help lay the foundation of?

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• Greek civilization

• The Ottoman Empire

What was a characteristic of the Mycenaean kings?

• They were known for their peaceful reign.

• They were elected democratically.

• They were rich and conducted extensive trade and wars.

• They were figureheads with no real power.