Minoan Ecomony & Social Structure

What were the primary functions of the palaces in Minoan Crete?

• Religious, economic, social, and administrative centers

• Military fortresses

• Residential homes

• Educational institutions

What is a notable feature of the town of Gournia?

• Located on a hill overlooking a harbor

• Surrounded by a large wall

• Built on a flat plain

• Known for its large temples

What type of impressions were found at Gournia?

• Metal impressions

• Seal impressions

• Stone impressions

• Wood impressions

What did Evans initially believe about Minos?

• Minos was a title like 'pharaoh'

• Minos was a mythical creature

• Minos was a common citizen

• Minos was a foreign invader

What evidence is there in Minoan society of the existence of a bureaucratic organisation?

• The prominence of women

• The presence of Linear B tablets

• The use of frescoes in art

• The role of craftsmen in society

What was the primary source of Minoan wealth?

• Mining and metallurgy

• Agriculture and livestock breeding

• Trade and commerce

• Fishing and shipbuilding

What was the role of the palaces in the regulation of trade?

• They set prices for goods

• They regulated internal and external trade

• They controlled the military

• They managed religious ceremonies

What was the purpose of oil from olives in Minoan society?

• Lighting, cooking, and perfume

• Building, cleaning, and painting

• Writing, drawing, and sculpting

• Healing, teaching, and learning

What was the purpose of the clay-lined furnace used by the Minoans?

• To increase the flow of oxygen during smelting

• To cool the metal quickly

• To add color to the metal

• To reduce the metal's weight

What was the role of the Linear B tablets in understanding the Minoan textile industry?

• They recorded information about the size of sheep flocks

• They described the colors used in textiles

• They listed the names of weavers

• They detailed the export routes