BRAINWIZRDS QUIZ Flashcards
Who were the inventors of the writing system that used a sign for each sound?
[the Phoenicians] who did a lot of writing.”
What was the occupation of the Phoenicians who invented the writing system?
merchants.
The ancient Phoenicians were known for their ____________.
trading and craftsmanship
The Phoenician script was so simple and revolutionary because it used one sign to represent one ____________.
The idea that each sign might represent one sound, and that just twenty-six of those signs were all you needed to write every conceivable word, was a wholly new invention…”
What did Greek minstrels do with verses in the past?
They chanted them during feasts and played their lyres.
What inspired Schliemann’s interest in ancient Greek history?
His longing to see all the beautiful places described in poetry.
What did Schliemann discover when he excavated Mycenae and Troy?
“At Mycenae he discovered palaces and the tombs of kings, armor and shields, just as the Homeric songs had described them.
What did the warlike people of ancient Greece do more than the Phoenicians?
Fought more often with each other and raided other shores
Why is it easier to date pottery from Greece or Europe than from other regions?
Greek and European pottery changed in style more frequently, allowing for a rough dating
What is the story of the minotaur?
the evil minotaur, half-man, half-bull, who lived in a labyrinth
What can we learn from the paintings on the walls of the Cretan palaces?
The Cretans were skilled in capturing animals and people in motion and painted many hunting scenes.
When did new tribes come down from the north and take over the Greek cities?
Some two hundred years before the time of King Solomon’s reign
Why were the Cretans a remarkable people?
They were great artists and created unique and beautiful paintings.
What were the names of the tribes that invaded the lands later to be occupied by the Greeks?
Dorians, Ionians, and Aeolians
Who likely drove out the kings of the Greek cities and installed themselves in their place?
Mycenae
