Quiz on Lesson 8

Which of the following was a characteristic of elite houses?

• Evidence of communal feasting

• High consumption of luxury goods

• Private consumption

• Large open spaces

What was a feature of palaces in terms of luxury goods?

• No consumption of luxury goods

• High consumption of luxury goods

• Limited consumption of luxury goods

• Shared luxury goods with elite houses

What was a feature of palaces in terms of administration?

• Low-level administration

• No administration

• High-level administration

• Shared administration with elite houses

What was a feature of elite houses in terms of storage?

• No storage capacity

• Small storage capacity

• Large storage capacity

• Shared storage with palaces

How did the Minoan Elite obtain and maintain their power?

• Controlling ritual spaces, agricultural surplus, and long-distance trade

• Building large armies and fortifications

• Establishing colonies across the Mediterranean

• Developing advanced weaponry and tactics

What feature was above the Lustral Basin?

• A skylight

• A light well

• A balcony

• A dome

What was the depth of the Lustral Basin?

• 2 feet

• 4 feet

• 6 feet

• 8 feet

What was the purpose of the Throne Room in Knossos?

• Military strategy meetings

• Rituals and ceremonies

• Trade negotiations

• Educational lectures

What was the storage at Phaistos compared to?

• A library

• A maze

• A fortress

• A garden

What was the central palace sanctuary at Knossos known for?

• Temple Repository

• Military headquarters

• Trade negotiations

• Residential quarters