Quiz on the Cycladic Civilization

When did the Trojan War happened?

• 12 cen. B.C. 

• 13 cen. B.C.

• 14 cen. B.C.

• 15 cen. B.C.

Which are the main cities of Cycladic civillazition?

• Mykonos, Thira, Crete

• Paros, Sikinos, Tinos

• Santorini, Mykonos, Kea

• Naxos, Milos, Tinos

What were the main occupations of the people of the Cycladic civilization?

• Trade, shipbuilding and pottery

• Livestock farming, agriculture and shipping

• Olive growing, vineyards and fishing

• Blacksmithing, livestock farming and fishing

What were the main technologies and innovations of the Cycladic civilization?

• Steam engines and writing

• Wind turbines and aluminum

• Bronze tools and pottery

• Rings and watches

What was the social organization of the Cycladic civilization?

• Feudalism with local leaders

• Democracy with elected rulers

• Society based on communal governance

• Society with religious hierarchy and kings

What were the main art forms that developed in the Cycladic culture?

• Sculpture, coppersmithing and pottery

• Sculpture, frescoes and ceramics

• Sculpture, ceramics and mosaics

• Pottery, weaving and woodworking

What is considered a possible cause of the decline of the Cycladic civilization around 2000 BC?

• the dominance of the Minoan civilization in Crete

• the rise of Athenian democracy

• the epidemic that wiped out the populations

• the eruption of the Santorini volcano

Which of the following islands is considered an archaeologically important center of the Cycladic civilization due to its rich finds?

• Kalymnos

• Keros

• Delos

• Karpathos

What was the main raw material used by the Cycladic people for sculpture?

• Clay

• Copper

• Wood

• Marble

What was the main advantage of the geographical location of the Cyclades?

• Protection from sea raids

• Central location in the Aegean with access to multiple cultural influences

• Easy spread to northern Europe

• Large rivers for agriculture