The Rise and Influence of the Minoan Civilization

Which civilization is credited with establishing Europe's first civilization on the island of Crete?

• Phoenicians

• Greeks

• Minoans

• Romans

What type of tombs did the early Minoans use for their burials?

• Dolmen tombs

• Mastaba tombs

• Tholos tombs

• Pyramid tombs

What was a significant technological advancement of the early Minoans in shipbuilding?

• Use of iron tools

• Construction of catamarans

• Invention of the compass

• Waterproof sealing with resin and beef fat

What was the primary reason for the booming economy of Crete during the Minoan civilization?

• Abundant gold mines

• Advanced military conquests

• Intense trade with nearby cultures

• Discovery of oil reserves

What writing system did the Minoans develop for administrative and religious purposes?

• Linear B

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphic system

• Phoenician alphabet

During which period did the Minoans establish a more centralized society with palaces?

• Neopalatial

• Postpalatial

• Prepalatial

• Protopalatial

Which island was NOT a part of the Minoan trade network?

• Cyprus

• Thera

• Sicily

• Rhodes

What was the primary purpose of the Linear A script used by the Minoans?

• Literary works

• Administrative and economic purposes

• Military records

• Religious texts

What architectural feature was notable in the Palace of Knossos?

• A massive colosseum

• A grand cathedral

• A large pyramid

• A monumental staircase

Which culture eventually challenged the Minoan supremacy in the Aegean?

• Egyptians

• Hittites

• Mycenaeans

• Phoenicians