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jeatrice

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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.

Question 2

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius involved which cities?
 
  a. Herculaneum and Carthage
  b. Herculaneum and Rome
  c. Rome and Carthage
  d. Rome and Pompeii
  e. Herculaneum and Pompeii



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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