Ancient Palestina
Minoan Crete
Mycenae
Dark Ages
Bonus
100
What major peoples lived in ancient Palestine?
Canaanites, Israelites (Hebrews), Philistines and later Arameans and others.
100
When did it exist approximately?
About 3000–1450 BC.
100
Where was the city of Mycenae located?
A) In Crete
B) In Asia Minor
C) In the Peloponnese, Greece
D) In Egypt
C) In the Peloponnese, Greece
100
Where did nobles (šlechta) and knights live?
In castles.
100
Which civilization came first: the Minoans or the Mycenaeans?
Minoans
200
What was the capital city of ancient Palestina during the reign of King David?
Jerusalem.
200
Who is the civilization named after?
According to the legendary King Minos.
200
What type of structures were typical of Mycenaean tombs?
A) Pyramids
B) Catacombs
C) Tholos (domed tombs)
D) Ziggurats
C) Tholos (domed tombs) (kupolové hroby)
200
How did most people make a living during the Dark Ages?
Most people were peasants (rolníci) and farmers.
200
What is this?
Hieroglyphics.
300
Where was ancient Palestine located?
Between the Mediterranean (Středomořské) Sea and the Jordan River.
300
What was the largest and most important palace of the Minoans?
Knossos
300
Where was the city of Mycenae located?
Peloponnese in Greece.
300
Castles were built only for decoration and had no defensive purpose.
YES
NO
NO
300
What language did the Romans speak?
Latin.
400
What were the main religions (náboženství) practiced in ancient Palestine?
A) Buddhism and Hinduism
B) Judaism and later Christianity
C) Islam only
D) Greek mythology
B) Judaism and later Christianity
400
What writing system did the Minoans use?
Linear A.
400
What is the name of the famous Mycenaean palace.
The Palace of Mycenae.
400
How did most people make a living during the Dark Ages?
Farming / agriculture.
400
What river flows through the city of Rome?
Tiber River.
500
What important trade routes (obchodní cesty) passed through ancient Palestine?
Routes connecting Africa, Asia and Europe.
500
Which sea was most important for Minoans to trade?
A) Baltic Sea
B) Black Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Red Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
500
Which famous war is associated with the Mycenaean Greeks?
A) Persian Wars
B) Trojan War
C) Peloponnesian War
D) Punic Wars
B) Trojan War
500
What is another name for the Dark Ages?
A) Early Middle Ages
B) Renaissance
C) Roman Empire
D) Industrial Age
A) Early Middle Ages
500
According to legend, who founded Rome?
Romulus (and his brother Remus).