The 'Dark Age' of Greece began approximately after the collapse of which civilization?
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Correct answer: The Mycenaean
Around 1200 BCE, Mycenaean palaces were destroyed or abandoned, leading to a loss of literacy and centralized government. This period of decline is known as the Greek Dark Age.
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