4.1 pages 114-115
1. Read “Zeus Kidnaps Europa” and answer the focus question that follows.
2. Where did those living on the island of Crete get their ideas from?
3. The movement of ideas goes from ________________ to _______________.
Minoans Trade and Prosper
4. The island of Crete is surrounded by what body of water?
5. Those who lived on the island of Crete are known as ______________. They
were named after the __________ ____________ __________.
6. When did the Minoans reach their height or greatest success?
7. What was their success base on?
8. Recall from World History East… What is Cultural Diffusion?
9. What is Knossos?
10. Define shrines.
11. Define Frescoes.
12. There are several different themes/images that are depicted in Minoan Frescoes.
Explain the importance of each image. What does the image tell us about Minoan
Culture?
a. Dolphins
b. Bulls
c. Men and Women Bull Jumping
13. When did Minoan civilization disappear?
14. List the possible reasons for its disappearance.