18 c history Flashcards
1
Q
why did many minoans leave the island of crete?
A
a nearby volcano erupted, causing a tidal wave, then ash and dust covered their croplands and made it hard to breathe
2
Q
on what island was the volcano that erupted, which led to the demise of minoan civilization?
A
thera (now known as santorini)
3
Q
tell me about the end of minoan civilization
A
a major volcanic eruption on the nearby island of thera caused a tidal wave in crete, then ash and dust destroyed croplands, making life difficult and weakening them.
