Ancient Palestina
What is the name of the holy book of the Hebrews?
Hebrew Bible
On which island did the Minoan civilization develop (vyvíjela)?
On the island of Crete
Did the Mycenaeans live on an island?
No, they lived on mainland Greece.
Did people write during the Dark Ages?
No, writing disappeared (zaniklo).
What metal did people use for tools and weapons before the Iron Age?
bronze
In which century did the Hebrew tribes begin to enter the territory of Palestine?
13. BC
What was the name of the famous Minoan palace.
The Palace of Knossos.
Were the Mycenaeans peaceful (mírumilovní) or warlike (válečníci)?
They were warlike.
Who discovered (našel) Troy?
b)Heinrich Schliemann
What sea is between Greece and Turkey?
The Aegean sea
What were the names of the first important kings of ancient Israel.
Saul, David, Solomon
Were the Minoans good sailors (námořníci)?
Yes, they were great sailors and traders.
What famous war were they part of?
The Trojan War.
After which civilization did the Dark Ages begin?
After the fall of the Mycenaean civilization.
Which famous city was destroyed in the Trojan war according to Greece legend?
Troy
How many letters did they have in the alphabet?
22
What monster lived in the Labyrinth?
The Minotaur.
What metal did they use for weapons?
Bronze.
Which famous Greek poet lived at the end of the Dark Ages?
Homer.
Which famous Greek building was build in Athens to honor the goddess Athena?
Parthenon
As the Hebrew religion is called?
Judaism
What natural disaster hurt the Minoans?
A volcano eruption.
Whose mask was found in Mycenae?
Agamemnona
Who wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Homer.
Which famous ancient city was known for its strong warriors and strict training?
Sparta