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