Early Greek and Phoenician Civilizations

Question 1

What type of government did the Mycenaeans have?

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a monarchy ruled by a king who made all decisions

Question 2

What cultural characteristics did the Mycenaeans and the Phoenicians share?

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Both were skilled sailors, traders, and manufacturers.

Question 3

What good did Minoans import to make cloth?

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flax

Question 4

What civilization established the first great kingdom in Greece?

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the Mycenaeans

Question 5

How did Carthage become the most powerful city in the Phoenician civilization?

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Carthage controlled western Mediterranean trade.

Question 6

What was true of Mycenaean civilization?

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The Mycenaeans colonized lands around the Mediterranean.

Question 7

The map shows Minoan trade routes.How did Crete’s geography contribute to Minoan trade and cultural exchange?

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Crete was located where trade routes with Europe, Asia, and Africa met.

Question 8

What Mycenaean social class helped the king, was influential in trade, and lived in the cities?

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nobles

Question 9

Which Minoan development was essential to Crete becoming an economic center?

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the building of ships

Question 10

What trade good did the Minoans export?

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pottery

Early Greek and Phoenician Civilizations Answers