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  1. Q1. On which Mediterranean island was the Minoan civilization centered?
  2. Q2. Which archaeologist is credited with the discovery and extensive restoration of the Palace of Knossos?
  3. Q3. Minoan civilization is often described as a 'thalassocracy.' What does this term mean?
  4. Q4. What was the primary writing system used by the Minoans during their peak (c. 1800–1450 BCE) that remains undeciphered?
  5. Q5. The complex layout of the Palace of Knossos is believed to have inspired which famous Greek myth?
  6. Q6. Which unique sport or ritual, frequently depicted in Minoan frescoes, involved athletes somersaulting over charging animals?
  7. Q7. Unlike many contemporary civilizations, Minoan palaces notably lacked which of the following?
  8. Q8. Which volcanic eruption is theorized to have significantly weakened the Minoan civilization around 1600 BCE?
  9. Q9. What do the 'Snake Goddess' figurines suggest about Minoan religious life?
  10. Q10. The Minoan economy was primarily based on the 'Palace Economy' model, which functioned through:
  11. Q11. What artistic technique, involving painting on wet plaster, was used to decorate the interior walls of Minoan palaces?
  12. Q12. Which animal was considered sacred and served as a central symbol in Minoan iconography?
  13. Q13. Which archaeological site on Crete is the second largest palace after Knossos?
  14. Q14. The 'Prince of the Lilies' is a famous example of what kind of Minoan art?
  15. Q15. Around 1450 BCE, which group from mainland Greece conquered Crete and adapted the Minoan script?
  16. Q16. Which architectural feature in Minoan palaces allowed light and air to reach lower floors and interior rooms?
  17. Q17. The 'Phaistos Disc' is a notable artifact from the Minoan era because:
  18. Q18. Minoan pottery, particularly the 'Marine Style,' is characterized by depictions of:
  19. Q19. What was the function of the 'magazines' found in Minoan palaces?
  20. Q20. Which of the following was a major export of the Minoans to civilizations like Egypt and the Levant?