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