- 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) Thebes
C) Athens
D) Sparta
- 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) Olympia
B) Delphi
C) Epidaurus
D) Akrotiri
- 5. What is the name of the Minoan writing system that has not been fully deciphered?
A) Linear A
B) Cuneiform
C) Linear B
D) Hieroglyphics
- 6. Which metal was scarce on Crete and contributed to the decline of Minoan civilization?
A) Tin
B) Iron
C) Gold
D) Copper
- 7. According to legend, who was the king of Athens who defeated the Minothaur in the labyrinth of Knossos?
A) Achilles
B) Hercules
C) Perseus
D) Theseus
- 8. Which island is believed to have been a vital trading partner of the Minoans?
A) Corsica
B) Sicily
C) Rhodes
D) Cyprus
- 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) Heinrich Schliemann
B) Howard Carter
C) Sir Arthur Evans
D) Hiram Bingham
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