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