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