The Book of the Ancient Greeks Chapter 1 and 2
What body of water is connected to many ancient civilizations?
Mediterranean Sea
Why was the Mediterranean Sea important?
It connected lands through trade
Greece is located on a?
Peninsula
What helped Greek communities become independent?
Mountains
Which island was home to the Minoan civilization?
Crete
Who was the legendary king of Crete?
Minos
What creature lived in the Labyrinth?
Minotaur
Who built the Labyrinth?
Daedalus
Who defeated the Minotaur?
Theseus
What was the largest palace in Crete?
Knossos
The palace at Knossos was the center of?
Government and trade
What are frescoes?
Wall paintings
What advanced feature existed in Minoan palaces?
Plumbing systems
What did Minoan men commonly wear?
Kilts
What did Minoan women often wear?
Colorful dresses
Which animal was an important religious symbol?
Bull
Who often held important religious positions?
Priestesses
How were many stories preserved?
Oral tradition
What occupation was common in Crete?
Farming
What did Minoan merchants do?
Traded goods
What may have weakened Crete?
Natural disasters
Who eventually conquered Crete?
Mycenaeans
The Mediterranean Sea connected?
Europe, Asia, and Africa
Impact on Greek Civilization what three things?
Who was the 19th-century British archaeologist that discovered and named the Minoans?
Sir Arthur Evans