Ancient Palestina
What major peoples lived in ancient Palestine?
Canaanites, Israelites (Hebrews), Philistines and later Arameans and others.
When did it exist approximately?
About 3000–1450 BC.
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
Where did nobles and knights live?
In castles.
Which civilization came first: the Minoans or the Mycenaeans?
Minoans
What was the capital of ancient Israel during the reign of King David?
Jerusalem.
Who is the civilization named after?
According to the legendary King Minos.
What type of structures were typical of Mycenaean tombs?
A) Pyramids
B) Catacombs
C) Tholos (domed tombs)
D) Ziggurats
C) Tholos (domed tombs)
How did most people make a living during the Dark Ages?
Most people were peasants (rolníci) and farmers.
Where was ancient Palestine located?
Between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River.
Castles were built only for decoration and had no defensive purpose.
YES
NO
NO
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
Which sea was most important for Minoans to trade?
A) Baltic Sea
B) Black Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Red Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
What is another name for the Dark Ages?
A) Early Middle Ages
B) Renaissance
C) Roman Empire
D) Industrial Age
A) Early Middle Ages