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Where did the Minoan culture flourish?
Where did the Minoan culture flourish?
- Island of Crete (correct)
- City of Troy
- Peloponnese
- Mainland Greece
Which cultures preceded the arrival of the Ionians and the Dorians in Greece?
Which cultures preceded the arrival of the Ionians and the Dorians in Greece?
- Mycenaean and Ionian
- Minoan and Helladic (correct)
- Troy and Mycenae
- Dorian and Minoan
Where are the fortress-palaces of Mycenae and Tiryns located?
Where are the fortress-palaces of Mycenae and Tiryns located?
- Mainland Greece
- Peloponnese (correct)
- Island of Crete
- Asia Minor
Which city was excavated by the German and is located in Asia Minor?
Which city was excavated by the German and is located in Asia Minor?
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During which period did the Minoan culture flourish?
During which period did the Minoan culture flourish?
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Study Notes
Ancient Greek Civilizations
- The Minoan culture flourished on the island of Crete.
Pre-Classical Greece
- The cultures that preceded the arrival of the Ionians and the Dorians in Greece were the Minoan and Mycenaean cultures.
Mycenaean Fortresses
- The fortress-palaces of Mycenae and Tiryns are located in the Peloponnese, Greece.
Excavations in Asia Minor
- The city of Troy, which was excavated by the German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, is located in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).
Minoan Timeline
- The Minoan culture flourished during the Bronze Age, specifically from around 2600 to 1100 BCE.
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