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Minoan Civilization
The Minoan Civilization developed in the Bronze Age on the island of Crete and thrived on trade from Aegean population centers, Egypt, the Levant, Cyprus, and Anatolia from approximately the 27th century BC to the 15th century BC. It is most famous for the Palace at Knossos where its kings lived.
871 Questions
How do you pronounce Ariadne from the myth Theseus and the minotaur?
It starts with a short 'a' sound... A-ree-add-nee
How did Theseus find his way out of the labyrinth after killing the Minotaur?
Theseus used a ball of thread/string to find his way out. This was given to him by the princess Ariadne.
Which bestdescribes a difference between the Minoan and Mycenaean societies?
Minoans were better artists
Mycenaeans had a stronger military.
One major difference was that the Minoan civ was very peaceful.It achieve his power through trade. The mycenean civ was more aggressive becoming the most powerful civ of his time through war (and of course trade).
What was the purpose of the Minoan bull leaping statue?
Sir Athur Evans discovered it in Minoan ruins
What is Minoans social structure?
It is difficult to known precise details about the government ruling over the ancient Mycenaean civilization as records from that period are fractured. It seems that city-states in the area were ruled by a king with other land-owners forming his court.
What ideas did the mycenaeans borrow from the Minoans?
The Mycenaeans learned how to use the sun and stars to find their way to the sea.So they learned navigation by the sun and stars.
The Minotaur (there was only one) had no real allies. Even though he was kept by Minos, the king knew that the Minotaur was as likely to eat him as to look at him.
What civilization was influenced by the Minoans and traded goods?
With Egypt and Phoenicia, and with the various peoples of Asia Minor and the Black Sea.
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Archaeologists believe that a huge volcanic eruption on the island of Thera, possibly with an accompanying earthquake and tsunami, caused devastation in Crete. This could have reduced the prosperity of the Minoans, as well as weakening their ability to defend themselves, as they were either invaded or otherwise taken under the influence of Mycenaeans from Greece in the late 15th century BC.
Why did the Mycenaeans put so such importance on building powerful fortresses?
They were under threat from new peoples moving in - the Sea Peoples and the Dorian Greeks, and from disputes between themselves.
It was also the standard approach to establishing control of an area - a nomadic tribe moved in, it seized land to settle on, it established a fort as a defencive refuge when under threat to which the population retired until the threat subsided.
As great seamen what did the Minoans not accomplish?
As great seamen the Minoans accomplished all of the following EXCEPT
Is the labyrinth of theseus and the minotaur real?
it might be. according to some archeologists the labyrinth might have been found (see link below)
and there is new evidence that suggests that the minotaur might actually have existed (see link below)
How did trade seem to shape Mycenaean society?
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When did the Minoan civilization thrive on Crete?
The Minoans thrived from 2700 to 1450 BC. Though the first inhabitants of Crete settled in 128,000 BCE, the Minoan culture was not established until the 28th or 27th century BCE.
How did the Minoans and Phoenicians influence the cultures surrounding the Mediterranean Sea?
They established sea trade routes, which helped in the spread of ideas and goods
Why did the Minoan cities have walls around them?
Instead of having walls around them, the Minoans depended on the sea and navy for protection.
