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What was the name of the society that heavily inspired Mycenaean society in mainland Greece?
What was the name of the society that heavily inspired Mycenaean society in mainland Greece?
- Knossos
- Cycladic
- Dendra
- Hyladic (correct)
Where were the first bronze swords (Type A) found during the Minoan palatial period?
Where were the first bronze swords (Type A) found during the Minoan palatial period?
- General population homes in Crete
- Mainland Greece palaces
- Elite tombs in Mycenae (correct)
- Shaft tombs in Mycenae
What was a common defensive equipment used by warriors in the Aegean Bronze Age?
What was a common defensive equipment used by warriors in the Aegean Bronze Age?
- Copper shields
- Iron breastplates
- Wooden shields (correct)
- Bronze helmets
Which island was traditionally considered more peaceful compared to mainland Greece in terms of warfare?
Which island was traditionally considered more peaceful compared to mainland Greece in terms of warfare?
What was the material used to make helmets worn by warriors during the Aegean Bronze Age?
What was the material used to make helmets worn by warriors during the Aegean Bronze Age?
Where did Bronze armor become more common during the 15th to 14th century BC?
Where did Bronze armor become more common during the 15th to 14th century BC?
What was the main purpose of chariots in Mainland Greece?
What was the main purpose of chariots in Mainland Greece?
Why were spearmen often depicted as more cowardly warriors?
Why were spearmen often depicted as more cowardly warriors?
What type of soldiers were absent from the armies of Aegean Bronze Age?
What type of soldiers were absent from the armies of Aegean Bronze Age?
What contributed to the collapse of many Mycenaean kingdoms and powerful societies around 1200 BCE?
What contributed to the collapse of many Mycenaean kingdoms and powerful societies around 1200 BCE?
What was the primary reason for the rise of rank-and-file soldiers popularity around 1200 BCE?
What was the primary reason for the rise of rank-and-file soldiers popularity around 1200 BCE?
Why were new swords in the Aegean Bronze Age made shorter with parallel edges tapered to a sharp point?
Why were new swords in the Aegean Bronze Age made shorter with parallel edges tapered to a sharp point?
