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Cnossus)\u003Cbr>– Phaestus | |\n\nEconomy  \n• Leading sailors and traders before the Phoenicians  \n– Traded metal goods, pottery, and textiles  \n– Traded with Egyptians, Syrians, and others  \n• Strong navy  \n– Exacted tribute from neighbors  \n– Protected the merchant marine  \nDecline and Fall  \n• 14th century B.C. E.  \n–Conquered by barbarians from central and Eastern Europe  \n–Hellenes attacked and destroyed Crete  \n–Mixture of Cretans and Hellenes became the Greeks  \nSlide 7  \nSlide 8  \nSlide 9  \nLegacy  \n• Link between ancient Egypt and classical Greece  \n• Cretan writing remains largely undeciphered  \n• Palaces had baths, drains, and plumbing  \n• Stressed athleticism – boxing, dancing, and running  \n• Women enjoyed a level of equality with men  \nArt and Religion  \n• Principal deity was a goddess  \n• Art illustrates religious festivals and rituals  \n• Colorful palaces  \n• Painting, pottery, and sculpture  \nReview Questions  \n• What famous British archaeologist first excavated and studied Minoan remains at Crete?  \n• Upon what was the Minoan economy based?  \n• What caused the decline of Minoan civilization?  \n• Describe Minoan culture.","cbCaioowkXFYYKgg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioowkXFYYKgg","pdf",275178,"English","# Archaeology\n# Early History\n# Economy\n# Decline and Fall\n# Legacy\n# Art and Religion\n# Review Questions","[{\"question\":\"Who was the British archaeologist responsible for the discovery of Minoan remains on Crete?\",\"answer\":\"The Minoan civilization was studied and excavated by the British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans.\"},{\"question\":\"What were the primary economic activities of the Minoan people?\",\"answer\":\"The Minoans were leading sailors and traders, known for exporting metal goods, pottery, and textiles to regions such as Egypt and Syria, while maintaining a strong navy.\"},{\"question\":\"What led to the decline of the Minoan civilization?\",\"answer\":\"The civilization declined in the 14th century B.C.E. due to invasions by barbarians from central and Eastern Europe and attacks by the Hellenes, leading to a cultural synthesis that became the Greeks.\"}]","Ancient Crete - Minoan Civilization - Educational Handout | PDF",1792385174]