18 Questions
What is the reason behind the abandonment of the city of Mycenae?
All of the above
What is the period of time known as the Dark Age in Ancient Greece?
800 BC to 700 BC
Why is little known about Ancient Greece between 1200 BC and 700 BC?
The Dorians destroyed all written records
What kept memories of the past alive during the Dark Age in Ancient Greece?
Oral poetry
What natural disasters are believed to have contributed to the destruction of Minoa?
Tsunamis and volcanic eruptions
What was the responsibility of the farmers in Mycenae?
To cultivate olives and grapes
What is the most famous tomb found in Mycenae?
The tomb of King Agamemnon
What was the name of the palace discovered by Evans in Minoa?
Knossos
What did the engineering designs of Mycenae include?
Water tanks and underground tunnels leading to water and the area outside the palace gate
Did most people in Ancient Greece live in cities?
False
Minoa was the oldest Greek city and existed until 1450 BC.
True
The people of Ancient Greece were not skilled sailors and did not trade with their neighbors.
False
True or false: The Minoans were a war-like people who conquered other Greek towns?
False
True or false: Mycenae was heavily fortified because it was constantly under attack by neighboring cities?
True
True or false: The people of Mycenae believed in life after death and buried their dead with valuable items?
True
True or false: The Mycenaeans were responsible for inventing stronger weapons made of iron?
False
True or false: Historians have a clear understanding of what caused the downfall of the city of Mycenae?
False
True or false: During the Dark Age, Ancient Greeks continued to keep written records of their history and culture?
False
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