Minoans and Mycenaeans

What was the primary skill the Minoans were known for?

• Farming

• Shipbuilding

• Metalworking

• Pottery

Which city was the largest Minoan palace located in?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Knossos

• Mycenae

How did the Mycenaeans influence Greek culture?

• By introducing the Greek language

• Through interactions with the Minoans

• By building the first Greek temples

• By creating the first Greek democracy

What is one theory about why the Minoan civilization disappeared?

• They were conquered by the Romans

• They migrated to Egypt

• A volcanic eruption on Thera

• They were defeated by the Trojans

Explain how the Mycenaean government was structured.

• It was a democracy with elected leaders

• It was a monarchy with a king called the wanax

• It was a theocracy led by priests

• It was a republic with a senate

What role did the aristocracy play in Mycenaean society?

• They were the primary religious leaders

• They supported the wanax and held power

• They were responsible for trade and commerce

• They were the main military force

Identify a possible reason for the fall of the Mycenaean civilization.

• Overpopulation

• Lack of resources

• Peaceful integration with other cultures

• Technological advancements

Discuss the significance of the Mycenaean invasion of Crete.

• It led to the decline of the Roman Empire

• It marked the beginning of the Greek Dark Ages

• It resulted in the blending of Minoan and Mycenaean cultures

• It caused the rise of the Persian Empire