Question

Interpreting the european past 102 H

QUESTION 6

Archaeologists believe that Minoan culture centered on the Mediterranean, citing as evidence:

a.The remains of sunken ships along the coast of Crete that have been subject to excavation

b.The dominance of marine motifs in the artwork found in the palaces

c.The absence of fortifications for the palaces

d.All of the above

Answer 1

Ans b.The dominance of marine motifs in the artwork found in the palaces

The Minoan civilization is believed to have existed on the island of Crete located in the eastern Mediterranean from c. 2000 BCE to c. 1500 BCE. The British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans is credited with the discovery of the 4,000-year-old Palace of Minos on Crete in 1900. Evans observed that the remains of this civilization particularly the artefacts set it apart from later Bronze-Age Greeks. The particular features of Minoan Crete are Labyrinth- maze-like palace complexes with a single path passing through it, frescoes with scenes such as bull-leaping and processions, fine gold jewellery, elegant stone vases, and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life.