The First European Civilization

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1. During which time period did the island of Crete dominate the islands of the Aegean Sea? 2000 B.C.-1500 B.C. 2600 B.C.-2000 B.C. 4000 B.C.-3000 B.C. 1500 B.C.-1100 B.C.

2. Who were the parents of the legendary King Minos? Cronus and Rhea Zeus and Europa Zeus and Hera Orpheus and Eurydice

3. What seems to have been the most important Minoan deity? Mother Goddess Helios Zeus Demeter

4. The Minoans developed a style of writing that is commonly called? Linear B Linear A Cuneiform Hieratic

5. According to the legend, the Minotaur lived under King Minos'palace in what structure? tholoi labyrinth caryatid koure

6. Who killed the Minotaur that lived under the palace? Aegeus Perseus Theseus Ariadne

7. Which city is thought to have governed Crete from the North? Kydonia Phaistos Knossos Amnisos

8. Name the fine pottery crafted by the Minoans. rhyta kamares labrys amphoras

9. What sport is depicted on the wall of the palace? wrestling foot races bull leaping chariot races

10. Who uncovered the Minoan civilization? Carl Blegen Heinrich Schliemann Sir Arthur Evans Alan Wace