Quiz on Minoan Civilization

Where did the Minoan rulers live?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Knossos

• Delphi

What were the walls of the palace covered with?

• Tapestries

• Murals

• Frescoes

• Sculptures

Where is the island of Crete located?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Black Sea

• Red Sea

What type of civilization was the Minoan civilization?

• Agricultural

• Industrial

• Trading

• Nomadic

What did the palace at Knossos serve as for artisans?

• A marketplace

• A work area

• A school

• A theater

What did the frescoes illustrate?

• Historical events

• Mythological stories

• Scenes from daily life

• Famous battles

What is the significance of the frescoes in understanding Minoan culture?

• They show architectural styles

• They depict religious rituals

• They illustrate daily life

• They reveal military strategies

When did the Trojan War begin?

• 1400 B.C.

• 1250 B.C.

• 1000 B.C.

• 1500 B.C.

How long did the Trojan War last?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What did the Mycenaeans do to Troy at the end of the war?

• Captured it

• Burned it to the ground

• Made peace

• Built a wall around it