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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
Why are the mycenaeans believed to have been war like people?
People living on an island, in this case Crete, often care little for war; they have more important things to do...like making a living on an island.
What did the Phoenicians compete with the Minoans for?
They did not fight each other - one was in he Levant, the other in Crete.
the MINOTAUR'S GREATEST STRENGHTS ARE HIS STRENGTH AND HIS SPEED. HE WOULD CHARGE AT YOU AND RUN RIGHT THROUGH YOU. UNLESS YOU TURNED A SHARP TURN. He IS NOT VERY MANEUVERABLE WHILE HE IS RUNNING.
Who brought the mycenaean age to an end?
At about the time of the reputed Trojan War, the Dorian Greeks and the Sea Peoples moved into and through the Greece, ending the Mycenaean kingdoms and beginning the rise of independent city-states and the spread of these through Greece, the Islands and Asia Minor.
Who did the mycenaeans borrow their art styles and writing from?
the Mycenaeans borrowed heavily from the Minoan culture.
Why are the Minoans not considered Greek but the Myceneans are?
The argument is muddied by different terminologies used by archaeologists - pre-Minoan/first early Minoan/Phase 1/Neolithic and others. So if you want to have something before Minoan, you can cherry-pick a particular word.
The Greek-ness of these peoples is also a matter of word use. What is 'Greek'? These early peoples were not the same as the peoples we call Greek. In earlier times, the Indo-European nomads who settled the Mediteranean littoral split up into peoples ranging from Latins in the west to Arcadians, Ionian, Aetolians, Dorians and other Hellenes (Greeks).
It is better to talk of groups such as Minoans, Mycenaeans, Aeolians etc rather that try to argue about what to call some earlier people with a fabricated name which we do not know what they were, other than Neolithics.
What 2 things does theseus do to help the athenians in their conflict with minos?
Every nine years, Minos, who had defeated Athens in a war,
demanded seven young men and seven young women
to be fed to the Minotaur, a monstrous creature, half man and half bull,
that lived in the Labyrinth, a huge and devilishly complicated maze.
The third time the tribute had to be paid, Theseus voluntarily
took the place of one the male sacrifices, intending to kill the Minotaur
and stop this madness. Ariadne, Minos' daughter, fell in love with Theseus
the moment she saw him, and secretly gave him a ball of string.
He was to tie one end to the door post of the labyrinth and unwind
the string as he went deeper inside, so that he would be able to easily
find his way back out. He found and killed the Minotaur and managed
to escape from Crete with the other young Athenians, as well as Ariadne
and her little sister Phaidra.
How did Mycenaean's gain power?
The Mycenaeans Counquerd the Minoans and gained their power.
Overthrowing the Minoans
How might the Greece Minoans location provide them with protection?
Incoming ships can be spotted from a distance and stopped before they ever reached the island of Crete. Minoans had time to prepare defense and did not have to worry about invasions of wandering tribes on the mainland.
What signal does theseus plan to use if he kills the minotaur?
He was either supposed to raise a white sail or flag.
As a general answer, no - but with some possibilities.
the Celts were skilled craftsmen in the production and creation of iron and steel, and are known to have produced maille (chainmail) for defence. They are likewise known to have produced helms which involved the creation of metal plates it is not impossible that the same skills were used for body defenses.
Tacitus makes reference to the German Celts wearing strong metal armour, but it is uncertain if this is solid plate, or maille.
Therefore, it should be concluded that it is certainly possible that a few rare peices of plate defence such as breastplates were made by the Celts, but there is insufficient evidence of its use to state so with absolute certainty. What is absolutely certain is their use of metal, non-plate armours.
What was it like to live in the Palace of Knossos?
It was very fancy and people always treated you with respect.
Was the Minoan culture thrived on the island Sicily?
yes it was i remember reading it on this one paper
Where was the city-state Knossos located?
Knossos is located on the northern coast Greece. It is rich in Ancient Greece history and was developed around 1900BC. Consequently, Knossos attracts tourists who wish to see some the ancient ruins the city has to offer.
Why did they feed kids to the minotaur?
For when people couldn't afford the Major Tour. It's not as comprehensive but still a good tour.
Serious answer:
The Minotaur existed because King Minos refused to sacrifice a bull for Poseidon. Aphrodite caused Minos' wife to fall madly in love with the Cretan bull, and they had a child- the Minotaur.
What type of artifacts did Mycenaean's produce?
I don't know
Stuff
I don't care
>seriously bitch some people need answers that is why they ask wiki.answers
What is the chief city of Minoan crete?
The Minoan capital city, on the island of Crete, was Knossos, where archaeologists have uncovered a royal palace with 1500 rooms. According to Greek myth, it was the home of the fabled Labyrinth, where the Minotaur, Astaris, ate Greek prisoners set to wander the confusing passages.
How were the mycenaeans different from the Minoans?
Myceneans painted their huts while Minoans didn't
The Minoans lived on the island of Crete in Greece. The Mycenaean lived in the mainland Peloponnese.The Minoan civilization began before the Mycenaean. The history of the Minoans show that their artwork was very different from the Mycenaeans.
