Minoan Civilization and Its Features

The video explores the Minoan civilization, the first urban culture in Greek territory, flourishing during the Copper and Bronze Ages on Crete. It highlights the Protopalatial and Neopalatial periods, marked by advancements in pottery, writing, and trade. The Minoan eruption on Santorini significantly impacted the civilization, leading to its decline. The video concludes with an invitation to explore more historical topics.

Where is the island of Crete located?

• East of the Mediterranean

• Southeast of Greece

• West of Greece

• North of the Aegean Sea

What technological development contributed to the boom of the Minoan civilization around 2700 BC?

• Discovery of iron

• Development of the pottery wheel

• Invention of the wheel

• Advancement in agriculture

Which period is known for the construction of the first palaces in Minoan civilization?

• Postpalatial

• Protopalatial

• Prepalatial

• Neopalatial

What was a significant feature of the Protopalatial period?

• Development of iron tools

• Introduction of coinage

• Construction of large ships

• Appearance of writing

Who discovered the Palace of Knossos?

• Heinrich Schliemann

• Arthur Evans

• Spyridon Marinatos

• Michael Ventris

What religious symbols were common in the Neopalatial period?

• Lion heads and single axes

• Bull heads and double axes

• Eagle heads and triple axes

• Snake heads and quadruple axes

What was a major consequence of the Minoan eruption on Santorini?

• Climate change in the eastern Mediterranean

• Discovery of new trade routes

• Complete destruction of Crete

• Formation of a new island

Which natural disaster is linked to the myth of Atlantis?

• Earthquake in Crete

• Tsunami in the Aegean Sea

• Volcanic eruption on Santorini

• Flood in the Mediterranean

What happened to the Minoan civilization around 1450 BC?

• It discovered new technologies

• It expanded its territory

• It experienced new destructions

• It reached its peak

Which palace was rebuilt after the decline of the Minoan civilization?

• Palace of Knossos

• Palace of Phaistos

• Palace of Malia

• Palace of Zakros