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What was the most distinguishing factor of the Minoans?

A
They flourished on the island of Crete.
B
They were a great seagoing power.
C
They traded in bronze objects.
D
They had good natural resources.
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Many of the foundations of classical Greek culture emerged during the time when

A
the Mycenaeans existed.
B
the Minoans existed.
C
there were no written records.
D
everything was recorded.
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Today, knowledge of Greek culture from 1150–750 BCE primarily is derived from

A
oral histories that later were written down.
B
records written by ancient Greeks during that era.
C
records written by other cultures during that era.
D
myths written down by ancient storytellers.
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After the Mycenaeans defeated the Minoans,

A
they captured the Minoans and enslaved them.
B
they adopted elements of the Minoan culture.
C
the Minoans built all the ships in Peloponnese.
D
the Mycenaeans destroyed the island of Crete.
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What is Peloponnese?

A
a polis
B
a city-state
C
an island
D
a peninsula
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The Iliad and The Odyssey are Greek

A
myths.
B
epics.
C
fables.
D
legends.
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Whose accounts influenced Western education and culture for thousands of years?

A
Zeus
B
Athena
C
Minos
D
Homer
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Who ruled the Mycenaeans?

A
Egyptians
B
tribal leaders
C
Cretans
D
warrior-kings
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The map shows Greece.Judging by this map, would it be difficult for another country to attack Greece?

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A
No, because an isolated island could be attacked without anyone else knowing.
B
No, because with the number of islands, attacks could occur anywhere.
C
Yes, because mountains are a barrier on one side and Greece could defend its coastline.
D
Yes, because its reputation as a seagoing power would be a deterrent to attacks.

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