Journey Through Ancient Greece
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What is the reason behind the abandonment of the city of Mycenae?

  • All of the above (correct)
  • Revolution
  • Civil war
  • Famine
  • What is the period of time known as the Dark Age in Ancient Greece?

  • 1100 BC to 1200 BC
  • 1100 BC to 800 BC
  • 1200 BC to 700 BC
  • 800 BC to 700 BC (correct)
  • Why is little known about Ancient Greece between 1200 BC and 700 BC?

  • Historians did not document this period
  • The Dorians destroyed all written records (correct)
  • People did not keep any records during this period
  • All of the above
  • What kept memories of the past alive during the Dark Age in Ancient Greece?

    <p>Oral poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What natural disasters are believed to have contributed to the destruction of Minoa?

    <p>Tsunamis and volcanic eruptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the responsibility of the farmers in Mycenae?

    <p>To cultivate olives and grapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most famous tomb found in Mycenae?

    <p>The tomb of King Agamemnon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the palace discovered by Evans in Minoa?

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

    What did the engineering designs of Mycenae include?

    <p>Water tanks and underground tunnels leading to water and the area outside the palace gate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Did most people in Ancient Greece live in cities?

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

    Minoa was the oldest Greek city and existed until 1450 BC.

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

    The people of Ancient Greece were not skilled sailors and did not trade with their neighbors.

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

    True or false: The Minoans were a war-like people who conquered other Greek towns?

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

    True or false: Mycenae was heavily fortified because it was constantly under attack by neighboring cities?

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

    True or false: The people of Mycenae believed in life after death and buried their dead with valuable items?

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

    True or false: The Mycenaeans were responsible for inventing stronger weapons made of iron?

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

    True or false: Historians have a clear understanding of what caused the downfall of the city of Mycenae?

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

    True or false: During the Dark Age, Ancient Greeks continued to keep written records of their history and culture?

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

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