WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

MINOAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What civilization conquered the Minoans in 1400 B.C?
A
Trojans
B
Spartans
C
Pericles
D
Mycenaeans
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mycenaeans. The Mycenaean civilization developed in the 1500s bce, when Greek-speaking people settled down on the Greek mainland. The Mycenaeans conquered the Minoans in about 1400 bce. Their civilization is named after Mycenae, its most important city.

Detailed explanation-2: -After invading Crete in 1500 B.C, the Mycenaeans adopted Minoan culture. The Mycenaeans copied Minoan art, architecture, religion, writing, trade, metalworking, and shipbuilding. Elements of Minoan and Mycenaean culture became part of the foundation of Greek civilization.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Minoans lived between 2600 B.C.E. until 1400 B.C.E. The Mycenaeans lived between 1600 B.C.E. until 1100 B.C.E.

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