Sample lesson #22 of 72
Ancient Minoans on Crete
Your Journey to Ancient Crete Begins Here
Years ago, I had the privilege of taking a group of students and parents from Dublin Schools all the way to the island of Crete—home of the Minoans and the legendary Labyrinth. As we stood at the ruins of Knossos, imagining the echoing footsteps of Theseus or the bellow of the Minotaur deep below, we weren’t just looking at stone walls. We were connecting with the earliest roots of Greek civilization.
We all joked—some more nervously than others—about being careful not to get lost in the labyrinth or become the Minotaur’s next meal! But that trip, like this course, was about something far more meaningful: making history come alive for young learners in a way that sparks curiosity, awe, and wonder.
That’s exactly what this sample lesson on the Minoans is here to do.
This isn’t just a free video. It’s a complete learning module that reflects the quality and structure you can expect from the full 72-lesson Classical Kingdoms Ancient History course.
Each lesson includes:
🎧 Free Podcast-Style Lesson – Engaging audio and visual storytelling to bring the ancient world to life
📚 Vocabulary Quiz Questions – Reinforcing key terms from the world of the Minoans
🧠 Historical Fact Test – A mini-assessment to check understanding and build retention
🏺 Homeschool Learning Module – Hands-on activity ideas to extend the learning into your home or co-op
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or student—thank you for exploring this lesson. My hope is that it builds not only knowledge, but also delight in the pursuit of truth and wisdom.
Let’s keep walking the labyrinth of history together. You never know what discoveries are just around the corner.
Sincerely,
Jim Hull
Founder, Classical Kingdoms
Lesson 22 Quiz Questions
Minoan Timeline Quiz
Drag each event onto the correct BC date along the visual timeline below.
Drag These Events
Minoan Vocabulary Quiz
Minoan Vocabulary Drag-and-Drop Quiz
Drag each vocabulary term into the box that matches the correct definition.
Vocabulary Terms
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