Early Greek and Phoenician Civilizations

Question 1

Which trade good led the Phoenicians to be known as the "Purple People”?

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dye

Question 2

How did Mycenaean kings usually reward their warriors?

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They granted them ownership of land.

Question 3

What type of government did the Mycenaeans have?

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a monarchy ruled by a king who made all decisions

Question 4

How did the early Minoans defend themselves?

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They were protected by ships at sea.

Question 5

What was an important trade good produced by both the Mycenaeans and the Phoenicians?

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pottery

Question 6

The map shows lands settled by Greeks, Phoenicians, and Egyptians.The people of which land were cut off from sea trade routes on the Mediterranean?

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Persia

Question 7

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

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nobles

Question 8

What did Minoans produce for export in their dry, rocky environment?

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olives, grapes, and sheep

Question 9

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 10

What civilization established the first great kingdom in Greece?

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the Mycenaeans

Early Greek and Phoenician Civilizations Answers