Minoan Civilization and Culture

The video explores the Minoan civilization on Crete, discovered by Arthur Evans. It highlights their advanced culture, art, and trade, as well as their religious practices and architectural achievements. The Minoans faced natural disasters, leading to their decline, which inspired the legend of Atlantis. Despite their fall, their influence on Greek culture was significant.

Who was responsible for the discovery of the Minoan civilization?

• John Pendlebury

• Howard Carter

• Arthur Evans

• Heinrich Schliemann

From which region did the Minoans likely originate?

• Phoenicia

• Egypt

• Anatolia

• Mesopotamia

What was a significant aspect of Minoan culture that contributed to their economic success?

• Sea trading

• Advanced metallurgy

• Agricultural innovations

• Military conquests

Which sport was unique to the Minoan civilization?

• Discus throwing

• Bull-leaping

• Chariot racing

• Javelin throwing

What was the primary role of bulls in Minoan culture?

• Trade goods

• Military training

• Religious symbolism

• Agricultural labor

What was discovered beneath the Palace of Knossos?

• A marketplace

• A library

• A labyrinth

• A royal tomb

What natural disaster significantly impacted the Minoan civilization?

• A volcanic eruption

• A massive flood

• A severe drought

• A sandstorm

Which philosopher is associated with the legend of Atlantis?

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Pythagoras

• Plato

What was the fate of the Minoan civilization after the natural disasters?

• They became a dominant sea power

• They migrated to Egypt

• They merged with the Mycenaeans

• They were conquered by the Romans

What is the significance of the Minoans in European history?

• They were the first European civilization

• They invented the wheel

• They built the first pyramids

• They discovered America