Aegean
1. Describe the human figurines found in and around Cycladic graves.
2. How do Minoan images differ from Mycenaean images? How are they similar? What possible reasons do we have for those differences and similarities?
3. Where does the term "Minoan" come from and why did it seem appropriate for that civilization?
4. Minoan art work is often deemed very exceptional. What are some examples of this exceptional work, and what makes them so special?
5. Describe the tholos tomb. Why is the masonry referred to as "cyclopean"?