- 1. Who invaded and contributed to the decline of Minoan civilization?
A) Romans
B) Persians
C) Egyptians
D) Mycenaeans
- 2. Which city is believed to have been the center of political power in the late Minoan period?
A) Sparta
B) Knossos
C) Athens
D) Thebes
- 3. What natural disaster has been suggested as a possible cause for the decline of Minoan civilization?
A) Earthquake
B) Drought
C) Tsunami
D) Volcanic eruption
- 4. Which archaeological site on Santorini is often associated with the possible destruction of the Minoan civilization?
A) Olympia
B) Delphi
C) Epidaurus
D) Akrotiri
- 5. Which metal was scarce on Crete and contributed to the decline of Minoan civilization?
A) Gold
B) Tin
C) Iron
D) Copper
- 6. 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
- 7. Which island is believed to have been a vital trading partner of the Minoans?
A) Rhodes
B) Corsica
C) Sicily
D) Cyprus
- 8. 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
- 9. Who discovered and excavated the Minoan palace of Knossos on Crete?
A) Sir Arthur Evans
B) Heinrich Schliemann
C) Hiram Bingham
D) Howard Carter
- 10. Where is the island of Crete located geographically?
A) Adriatic Sea
B) Black Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Red Sea
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