3.6 Trade and economic exchange

List the imports and exports, their origins and destinations.

• Imports and exports are listed with their origins and destinations.

• Imports and exports are not listed with their origins and destinations.

• Only imports are listed with their origins and destinations.

• Only exports are listed with their origins and destinations.

What is the significance of Crete’s geographical position?

• It is a central hub for Mediterranean trade routes.

• It is isolated and has no strategic importance.

• It is primarily a tourist destination with no historical significance.

• It is a remote island with limited access to other regions.

What important observation about Minoan craftsmanship and technology does Platon make in Source 21?

• Platon observes that Minoan craftsmanship was highly advanced and technologically sophisticated.

• Platon notes that Minoan craftsmanship was primitive and lacked technological innovation.

• Platon mentions that Minoan craftsmanship was influenced by Egyptian technology.

• Platon states that Minoan craftsmanship was primarily focused on artistic expression rather than functionality.

Recreate the mind map at right to make notes on the Minoan economy, using the headings given, information from this chapter and your own research.

• The Minoan economy was primarily based on agriculture and trade.

• The Minoan economy was primarily based on industrial production.

• The Minoan economy was primarily based on military conquest.

• The Minoan economy was primarily based on technological innovation.

What is the nature of the debate regarding a Minoan thalassocracy? What kind of archaeological evidence would be required to indicate a Minoan maritime empire?

• The debate is about the existence of a Minoan maritime empire, and evidence would include artifacts related to naval dominance.

• The debate is about the Minoan language, and evidence would include written records.

• The debate is about Minoan agriculture, and evidence would include farming tools.

• The debate is about Minoan art, and evidence would include frescoes.

The introduction of the potter’s wheel revolutionised the pottery industry because:

• it allowed for faster production of pottery.

• it made pottery more expensive.

• it reduced the need for skilled labor.

• it increased the weight of pottery.

Research the bow drill and its importance in the craft of seal engraving.

• The bow drill is a tool used for drilling holes in seals, making the engraving process more efficient.

• The bow drill is a decorative tool used to enhance the appearance of seals.

• The bow drill is a modern tool that has replaced traditional engraving methods.

• The bow drill is a tool used for polishing seals after engraving.

Why was bronze-making such an important industry?

• It was used for making weapons and tools.

• It was a rare and valuable metal.

• It was easy to produce.

• It was used in religious ceremonies.

Revisit the Aegean Minoan 3D GIS Project using Google Earth to have a look at the places the Minoans traded with and had influence over. Search online for ‘Archaeological sites of the Aegean Minoans’.

• Use Google Earth to explore Minoan trade routes and influence.

• Search online for ‘Archaeological sites of the Aegean Minoans’.

• Both of the above.

• None of the above.

With reference to Source 19 and other sources, what do sources reveal about Minoan economic activity?

• Minoan economy was primarily based on agriculture and trade.

• Minoans were known for their military conquests and territorial expansion.

• Minoan society was isolated with little external trade.

• Minoans relied heavily on hunting and gathering.