Ch. 8 Lesson 1.1

Uncover Minoan secrets on Crete! Worksheet covers history, myths, and culture.

1. Historians trace the origins of Greek civilization to _. Thira Crete Minoan 2. Can historians read the Minoan language? yes no 3. Which word means very old stories told to explain events or to justify beliefs and actions? myths labyrinth folktale 4. The word Minoan comes from a mythical Cretan king named _. Knossos Labyrinth Minos 5. What is another word for a maze? labyrinth myth Thira 6. Which type of mythical creature is half man and half bull? Faun Minotaur Centaur 7. What was a strength of the Minoan's? expert builders expert farmers expert sailors 8. What are substances made from which other products are made? raw materials ingredients myths 9. Which type of religion believes in many gods and goddesses? christianity monotheism polytheism 10. Which volcano destroyed most of the island 70 miles north of Crete? Thira Minoan Knossos