- 1. Who invaded and contributed to the decline of Minoan civilization?
A) Mycenaeans
B) Persians
C) Egyptians
D) Romans
- 2. Which city is believed to have been the center of political power in the late Minoan period?
A) Sparta
B) Athens
C) Knossos
D) Thebes
- 3. What natural disaster has been suggested as a possible cause for the decline of Minoan civilization?
A) Drought
B) Earthquake
C) Volcanic eruption
D) Tsunami
- 4. Which archaeological site on Santorini is often associated with the possible destruction of the Minoan civilization?
A) Epidaurus
B) Akrotiri
C) Delphi
D) Olympia
- 5. Which metal was scarce on Crete and contributed to the decline of Minoan civilization?
A) Copper
B) Tin
C) Gold
D) Iron
- 6. What is the name of the Minoan writing system that has not been fully deciphered?
A) Linear B
B) Hieroglyphics
C) Cuneiform
D) Linear A
- 7. Which island is believed to have been a vital trading partner of the Minoans?
A) Rhodes
B) Cyprus
C) Sicily
D) Corsica
- 8. According to legend, who was the king of Athens who defeated the Minothaur in the labyrinth of Knossos?
A) Hercules
B) Theseus
C) Achilles
D) Perseus
- 9. Who discovered and excavated the Minoan palace of Knossos on Crete?
A) Hiram Bingham
B) Heinrich Schliemann
C) Sir Arthur Evans
D) Howard Carter
- 10. Where is the island of Crete located geographically?
A) Mediterranean Sea
B) Adriatic Sea
C) Red Sea
D) Black Sea
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