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What mythological creature was said to inhabit the Cretan labyrinth?
What mythological creature was said to inhabit the Cretan labyrinth?
- Minotaur (correct)
- Chimera
- Cyclops
- Medusa
What is a distinctive feature of Minoan columns?
What is a distinctive feature of Minoan columns?
- They are all of equal height
- They taper from bottom to top
- They taper from top to bottom (correct)
- They are all ornately carved
What is depicted in the ceremonial scene of the Knossos fresco?
What is depicted in the ceremonial scene of the Knossos fresco?
- Warriors battling monsters
- Bull-leaping (correct)
- A harvest festival
- A royal procession
What is a characteristic of the plan of the Knossos palace?
What is a characteristic of the plan of the Knossos palace?
What is a feature of the mural paintings in the palace of Knossos?
What is a feature of the mural paintings in the palace of Knossos?
What is a common convention in ancient Minoan painting?
What is a common convention in ancient Minoan painting?
What is a distinctive feature of the human figures depicted in Minoan art?
What is a distinctive feature of the human figures depicted in Minoan art?
What is a key difference between Minoan and Egyptian wall paintings?
What is a key difference between Minoan and Egyptian wall paintings?
What is a notable feature of the relief sculpture on the Harvesters Vase?
What is a notable feature of the relief sculpture on the Harvesters Vase?
What influenced the development of Greek sculpture?
What influenced the development of Greek sculpture?
What is a characteristic of the evolution of Greek sculpture?
What is a characteristic of the evolution of Greek sculpture?
What coincides with the evolution of Greek sculpture?
What coincides with the evolution of Greek sculpture?
What was unique about the Minoans' art compared to the Egyptians and Mesopotamians?
What was unique about the Minoans' art compared to the Egyptians and Mesopotamians?
What was the Palace of Knossos known for?
What was the Palace of Knossos known for?
What was a common feature of Minoan architecture?
What was a common feature of Minoan architecture?
What was a popular sport among the Minoans?
What was a popular sport among the Minoans?
What was the significance of the Minoans' location on the island of Crete?
What was the significance of the Minoans' location on the island of Crete?
What was a common animal associated with the Minoans' religion?
What was a common animal associated with the Minoans' religion?
