Minoa Empire DP Flashcards by Darrell Pitt | Brainscape

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Where did the Minoans live?

A

Crete

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What was their writing system called?

A

Linear A

Undeciphered writing system

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What was their capital city?

A

Knossos

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What were the Minoans famous for?

A

Seafaring & Art

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What was their main palace?

A

Knossos

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What was their religion?

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Polytheistic

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What were their famous paintings?

A

Frescoes

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What was their economy based on?

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Trade

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What natural disaster impacted them?

A

Volcanic eruption

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When did their civilization flourish?

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Bronze Age

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What was their most famous artifact?

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The Phaistos Disc

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Did they have a strong military?

A

Limited evidence

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What materials did they use for their buildings?

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Stone & Wood

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What pottery were they known for?

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Kamares Ware

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What was their relationship with the Mycenaeans?

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Influence and potential conflict

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What was their likely form of government?

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Palace-centered

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What was their main source of food?

A

Agriculture & Fishing

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Did they have a strong navy?

A

Yes

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What was the likely cause of their decline?

A

Volcanic eruption & possible Mycenaean invasion

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What were their palaces like?

A

Large, complex, with courtyards

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What was their trade network like?

A

Extensive throughout the Mediterranean

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What evidence suggests their advanced civilization?

A

Palaces, art, and sophisticated technology

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How did they impact later civilizations?

A

Influenced Mycenaean and Greek cultures

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Where were their colonies located?

A

Throughout the Aegean Sea