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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
Who stole Percy's mother during the minotaur attack?
capture her for hades but you know why if you read the book would ask that unless you haven't read the book and just want to know the answer
Why did king Minos ask Daedalus and Icarus to make the labyrinth?
Because no one had ever gotten out before and it had to take a 'genius' to figure it out.
Poseidon, god of the sea, had gives Minos, king of Crete, a bull to be sacrificed to him. Minos liked it so the bull never got sacrificed. Poseidon got mad and caused romance between the bull and Minos' wife. The result of this relationship was the Minotaur, half man, half bull.
Were the Minoans peaceful people?
Yes, they were peaceful most of the time because they were isolated on the island Crete and the fact that the land they lived on was so small it kept conquerors from invading their land.
Did the Minoan civilization develop on crete after the mycenean civilization collapsed?
The Minoans were roughly contemporary with the Helladic culture. They lived on the Greek mainland and later developed into the Mycenaean civlisation, who would go on to conquer Minoan Crete and integrate some of Minoan culture into their own. There was also the Cycladic culture which lived on the Cyclades in the Aegean, and again is roughly contemporary with the Minoan civilisation.
What of the following was NOT found in the Minoan palace at Knossos by archaeologist Arthur Evans?
What is 'following'.
No,we cant translate their language because there is no modern equivalent. The only thing we really have our murals depicting their day to day life.
What types of art did the Minoans make?
During the Protopalatial Period (1900-1700 BC), of Minoan society, the introduction of the potter's wheel allowed for the production of artistic vessels with thin walls and subtle, symmetrical shapes. The Kamares ware is the most characteristic style of this period. The pottery style developed in Kamares was characterized by very thin walls, robust swirling curves, elegant spouts and elaborate decoration. Its beauty made this form of art very popular in Crete as well as in Egypt and Syria, where it was exported.
Why did the skill of writing disappear for the mycenaean society?
After the Dorians attacked, the Mycenaean people fled to the hills. Faced with learning to survive, they discontinued the use of writing skills.
How did the minotaur become half man half bull?
Well the goddess Pasiphaê, Queen of Crete and daughter of Helios and Perseis had sex with the Cretan Bull/Bull of Marathon and bore him a son named Minotaur. This was quite embarrassing to her husband Minos, King of Crete; her sons by Minos were Katreus, Deukalion, Glaukos, and Androgeus: and her daughters Akalle, Xenodike, Ariadne, Phaidra.
What were the Minoan contributions to greek development?
The Minoans developed a modern plumbing system
What were three important features of Minoan culture?
Three important features of Minoan culture include their advanced architecture, exemplified by the grand palace complexes like Knossos, which showcased intricate designs and advanced plumbing systems. Their art, particularly frescoes, depicted vibrant scenes of nature and daily life, reflecting a connection to their environment and religious practices. Additionally, the Minoans had a strong maritime trade network, which facilitated cultural exchange and economic prosperity throughout the Aegean region.
Where did the Minoan people live?
the Minoans lived on islands of the Aegean sea
The name "Minoan" refers to the most famous King of the the primary source of Minoan culture, Crete. Minos was the King of Knossos, the largest city on Crete. The modern city of Heraklion is built on its ruins.
The Greeks also absorbed the civilization of the Minoans
What problems did theseus have to face in theseus and the minotaur?
Theseus had to go through a giant maze called a labyrinth. Fortunately, he had a ball of twine so that he knew how to get out of the labyrinth, since it was said that the labyrinth was impossible to get out of. So after he kiilled the minotaur, he escaped the labyrinth with the ball of twine.
Where did the minoans come from?
the minoans come from the ancient city of crete where king minos was the king and they ate fried food
What is the bull associated with Minoan art?
It came from the entertainment of bull-jumping, where entertainers did a less-pernicious variant of today's bull-fighting by undertaking gymnastics over a bull's back in an arena. This artwork is visible in Minoan buildings which have survived.
