Return to Lesson

Decline of Minoan civilization Timeline Game

Turn off ads with a Pro Membership!

Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

The decline of Minoan civilization is a fascinating topic that has intrigued historians and archaeologists for centuries. One way to explore this period is through a timeline game that allows players to place events in their correct chronological order.

  • The eruption of Thera volcano
  • The invasion of Mycenaean Greeks
  • The collapse of Minoan palaces

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • c. 1628 BC: Thera volcanic eruption
  • c. 1450 BC: Destruction of Minoan palaces
  • c. 1450 BC: Mycenaean invasion of Crete
  • c. 1400 BC: Decline of Minoan power and influence
  • c. 1400 BC: Rise of Mycenaean civilization
  • c. 1375 BC: End of Minoan palace system
  • c. 1350 BC: Minoan civilization in decline
  • c. 1300 BC: Loss of trade dominance
  • c. 1250 BC: Internal unrest and social upheaval
  • c. 1200 BC: Mycenaean takeover of Minoan territories
  • c. 1100 BC: Final collapse of Minoan civilization
  • c. 1100 BC: Dorians invade Crete
  • c. 1000 BC: End of Minoan culture and language
  • c. 900 BC: Minoan influence on Greek culture fades
  • c. 800 BC: Minoan sites abandoned and left in ruins
  • c. 800 BC: Greek Dark Ages following Minoan decline
  • c. 500 BC: Rise of Classical Greek civilization
  • c. 400 BC: Minoan civilization largely forgotten
  • c. 1900 AD: Rediscovery of Minoan culture in modern times
  • c. 1900 AD: Excavation of Minoan sites by archaeologists

Need a Refresher?

Return to the Main Lesson
Scroll to Top