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Mycenaean Invasion of Crete Quiz

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  • The Mycenaeans invaded Crete around 1450 BC.
  • The Mycenaeans were a warrior culture from mainland Greece.
  • The Mycenaeans conquered the Minoan civilization that was dominant in Crete at the time.
  • The Mycenaeans brought their own language, Linear B script, to Crete.
  • The Mycenaeans established palaces and administrative centers on Crete after their invasion.
  • The Mycenaeans traded extensively with other cultures in the Mediterranean, including Egypt.
  • The Mycenaeans were known for their elaborate burial practices, including shaft graves and tholos tombs.
  • The Mycenaeans were skilled craftsmen, producing intricate pottery and metalwork.
  • The Mycenaeans worshipped a pantheon of deities similar to the Greek gods of later mythology.
  • The Mycenaeans were eventually overthrown by the Sea Peoples, leading to the collapse of their civilization.
  • The Mycenaean invasion of Crete marked the end of the Minoan civilization.
  • The Mycenaeans adapted some elements of Minoan culture, such as fresco painting and religious practices.
  • The Mycenaeans built fortifications and defensive walls on Crete to protect their territory.
  • The Mycenaeans established a network of trade routes connecting Crete to other parts of the Mediterranean.
  • The Mycenaeans used chariots in warfare, giving them a mobile advantage over their enemies.
  • The Mycenaeans practiced human sacrifice as part of their religious rituals.
  • The Mycenaeans were known for their elaborate palaces, such as the one at Mycenae in mainland Greece.
  • The Mycenaeans were skilled sailors and traders, expanding their influence across the Mediterranean.
  • The Mycenaeans were eventually absorbed into the emerging Greek civilization, contributing to its cultural development.
  • The Mycenaeans left behind a rich legacy of art, architecture, and literature that influenced later Greek culture.

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