Aegean Society Names Quiz
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What was the name given to the society of the island of Crete during the Bronze Age?

  • Minoan (correct)
  • Mycenaean
  • Cycladic
  • Hyladic
  • Which ancient society in mainland Greece was highly focused on warfare?

  • Hyladic
  • Mycenaean (correct)
  • Minoan
  • Cycladic
  • What kind of weapon was most common in the Aegean Bronze Age society?

  • Bronze swords
  • Shields
  • Armor
  • Spears (correct)
  • Which type of swords appeared in the period of Minoan palaces and were meant for one-on-one combat?

    <p>Type A swords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perishable material was commonly used for making shields in the Aegean Bronze Age society?

    <p>Wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material became more common for armor in the 15th to 14th century BC in the Aegean Bronze Age?

    <p>Bronze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were war chariots commonly used for in Mainland Greece?

    <p>Acting as mounted archer platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were spearmen often depicted as more cowardly warriors?

    <p>They were often seen retreating in combat imagery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the collapse of Mycenaean kingdoms and other powerful societies around 1200 BCE?

    <p>Poor leadership and economic issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made the city of Ashur a powerhouse during the Iron Age?

    <p>Territorial expansion along the Tigris river</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of soldiers became popular again around 1200 BCE according to the text?

    <p>Rank-and-file soldiers with short spears and shields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main factor that contributed to the collapse of Mycenaean kingdoms according to the text?

    <p>Leadership crisis and economic problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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