- 1. Who invaded and contributed to the decline of Minoan civilization?
A) Egyptians
B) Mycenaeans
C) Persians
D) Romans
- 2. Which city is believed to have been the center of political power in the late Minoan period?
A) Sparta
B) Knossos
C) Thebes
D) Athens
- 3. What natural disaster has been suggested as a possible cause for the decline of Minoan civilization?
A) Volcanic eruption
B) Drought
C) Earthquake
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) 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) Cyprus
C) Rhodes
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) Hiram Bingham
B) Heinrich Schliemann
C) Howard Carter
D) Sir Arthur Evans
- 10. Where is the island of Crete located geographically?
A) Black Sea
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Adriatic Sea
D) Red Sea
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