Minoa Empire DP Flashcards
Where did the Minoans live?
Crete
What was their writing system called?
Linear A
Undeciphered writing system
What was their capital city?
Knossos
What were the Minoans famous for?
Seafaring & Art
What was their main palace?
Knossos
What was their religion?
Polytheistic
What were their famous paintings?
Frescoes
What was their economy based on?
Trade
What natural disaster impacted them?
Volcanic eruption
When did their civilization flourish?
Bronze Age
What was their most famous artifact?
The Phaistos Disc
Did they have a strong military?
Limited evidence
What materials did they use for their buildings?
Stone & Wood
What pottery were they known for?
Kamares Ware
What was their relationship with the Mycenaeans?
Influence and potential conflict
What was their likely form of government?
Palace-centered
What was their main source of food?
Agriculture & Fishing
Did they have a strong navy?
Yes
What was the likely cause of their decline?
Volcanic eruption & possible Mycenaean invasion
What were their palaces like?
Large, complex, with courtyards
What was their trade network like?
Extensive throughout the Mediterranean
What evidence suggests their advanced civilization?
Palaces, art, and sophisticated technology
How did they impact later civilizations?
Influenced Mycenaean and Greek cultures
Where were their colonies located?
Throughout the Aegean Sea
