- 1. Who invaded and contributed to the decline of Minoan civilization?
A) Romans
B) Egyptians
C) Persians
D) Mycenaeans
- 2. Which city is believed to have been the center of political power in the late Minoan period?
A) Sparta
B) Thebes
C) Knossos
D) Athens
- 3. What natural disaster has been suggested as a possible cause for the decline of Minoan civilization?
A) Tsunami
B) Volcanic eruption
C) Earthquake
D) Drought
- 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) Copper
B) Iron
C) Tin
D) Gold
- 6. What is the name of the Minoan writing system that has not been fully deciphered?
A) Hieroglyphics
B) Cuneiform
C) Linear B
D) Linear A
- 7. Which island is believed to have been a vital trading partner of the Minoans?
A) Cyprus
B) Corsica
C) Sicily
D) Rhodes
- 8. According to legend, who was the king of Athens who defeated the Minothaur in the labyrinth of Knossos?
A) Perseus
B) Theseus
C) Hercules
D) Achilles
- 9. Who discovered and excavated the Minoan palace of Knossos on Crete?
A) Sir Arthur Evans
B) Hiram Bingham
C) Howard Carter
D) Heinrich Schliemann
- 10. Where is the island of Crete located geographically?
A) Adriatic Sea
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Red Sea
D) Black Sea
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