The Mighty Minoans
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During which period did the Minoans experience an earthquake?

  • Golden Age
  • Seafaring culture
  • New Palace period
  • Old Palace period (correct)

Which civilization is considered the first great western civilization?

  • Romans
  • Minoans (correct)
  • Egyptians
  • Greeks

What were the trading contacts of the Minoans?

  • Egypt, New East, Mainland Greece (correct)
  • Egypt, Rome, Persia
  • Egypt, China, India
  • Egypt, Mesopotamia, Africa

What was discovered by Sir Arthur Evans at the palace of Knossos?

<p>Tablets with Linear A and B writing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the material used for the original building of the palace at Knossos?

<p>Mud brick (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which color is used to represent men in the bull leaping fresco?

<p>Red (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Labrys in the Minoan culture?

<p>It is a symbol of power and masculinity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Queen's Megaron in the palace at Knossos?

<p>It is a reception hall (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of King Minos in the myth of the Minotaur?

<p>He sacrifices the bull to Poseidon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbolism of the bull in Minoan culture?

<p>It symbolizes the power and sacredness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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