The Mycenaean Civilization and the Trojan War

Which ancient civilization is known for its myths and legends about a Golden Age of heroes?

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

• The Mycenaeans

• The Persians

What was the primary base of the Minoan civilization?

• The island of Cyprus

• The city of Troy

• The island of Crete

• Mainland Greece

Which civilization preceded the Mycenaeans in dominating the Aegean?

• The Romans

• The Egyptians

• The Minoans

• The Persians

Who was at the top of the Mycenaean hierarchy?

• The lawagetas

• The eqeta

• The wanax

• The minos

What was the primary content of the Linear B tablets?

• Epic poems

• Bureaucratic records

• Philosophical texts

• Military strategies

What was the role of the 'lawagetas' in Mycenaean society?

• A religious leader and head of the military

• A king and economic manager

• A scribe and record keeper

• A foreign diplomat

Which language might the Mycenaeans have used for international diplomacy?

• Akkadian

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Latin

Which ancient empire did the Mycenaeans come into contact with in Anatolia?

• The Persian Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Egyptian Empire

• The Hittite Empire

What is one theory about the cause of the Trojan War?

• A trade agreement

• A clash of empires

• A natural disaster

• A religious conflict

Who were the Sea People believed to be ancestors of?

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

• The Philistines

• The Romans