The Minoans Flashcards
When did the first settlers arrive in Crete
6000 BC
What size did the population reach?
100,000
What time period was the Minoans greatest period of growth?
2000-1450 BC
What was built in 2000 BC
palace at Knossos
What area did the palace cover?
6 acres
What 3 features made the palace uniqiue?
Mazes of rooms and hallways, indoor plumbing, large wall paintings
What two advantages did nature give the Minoans?
Calm water, Fertile soil
What did the Minoans develop?
Large sailing fleet for trade and naval ships
How far away did the Minoans trade?
To Syria and Egypt
What 3 food items did the Minoans produce?
Olive oil, grains and honey
What did the Minoans import?
Raw materials
What special technique was used to decorate Pottery?
Sgraffito
What were the two most popular Minoan sports?
Boxing and Bull leaping
Why were women highly respected?
They had to raise the next generation
Who was the MInoanas main diety?
Snake goddess/ Mother Goddess
What 3 activities were women allowed to participate in?
Cultural events, Sports, and Theater.
What natural disaster happened in 1450BC?
Volcano erupted on the island of Thera
What did the volcano ash destory?
Farmland
What happened to a portion of the island of Thera?
It collapsed into the ocean
What did the collapse create?
A 500ft high tidal wave
What was destroyed by the tidal wave?
The sailing fleet
What spread across the island?
Fires and Toxic Gasses
Who eventually invaded the Minoans?
Mycenaeans
