Why Did the Minoan Civilization Come to an Abrupt End,in

question 82

Multiple Choice

Why did the Minoan civilization come to an abrupt end,in 1500 B.C.E.according to the most likely theory?

• A)They were conquered by the Mycenaeans.
• B)There was a civil war between royal factions.
• C)An epidemic killed half the population.
• D)They were conquered by the Phoenicians.
• E)The island Crete was flooded following a volcano eruption.

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