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Because they where interested in sea creatures and it was like us drawing a picture of a sea creature on a piece of paper. They did it so they could understand the ways in which sea creatures work.
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How well did the Minoans use their natural resources?
Since the Minoans lived on the island of Crete, they earned a living from sea trade.
Where were the Minoans from?
The Minoans were an ancient civilization that existed on the island of Crete, which is located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. They thrived from approximately 2700 to 1450 BC.
What civilization was influenced by the Minoans and traded goods?
With Egypt and Phoenicia, and with the various peoples of Asia Minor and the Black Sea.
In which way can the Phoenicians be described as successors to the Minoans?
Phoenicia was a major sea trading power.
How did the Minoans and Phoenicians influence the cultures surrounding the Mediterranean Sea?
They established sea trade routes, which helped in the spread of ideas and goods
Who were the seafaring people living on crete?
Some Minoans were sea-faring. Later the 'Sea Peoples' of mixed origin spread around the eastern Mediterranean.
Where came the Minoans from?
The island of Crete in the Mediterranean sea
How were the Minoan and Mycenaean civilization?
The Minoans were the first people to "settle down" in Greece. they were rugged people, so when the Mycenaean came they tought them sea trade, a religion, a language and overall improved their life to become more civilized. The Minoans were more uncivilized people, where as the Mycenaean were more civilized. ______________________________________________________________________ Actually, I believe it's the other way around- The Minoans were very civilized and advanced (think running water and the real-life Atlantis) and the Myceneans were uncivilized "barbarians." The Minoans were a highly developed, very intelligent society that had improved painting, fresco making, travel, boat building, and pot making, as well as developing a huge trade system and navy, and "creating" running water. The Mycenaeans were a bellicose, warlike people who stole ideas from the Minoans and created little for themselves. After the Minoan Civilization fell, many of their advances were lost for centuries until modern technology. The Mycenaeans had no major interests in art and beautiful cities, but in war.
How were the Mycenaean and Minoan civilizations different?
The Minoans were the first people to "settle down" in Greece. they were rugged people, so when the Mycenaean came they tought them sea trade, a religion, a language and overall improved their life to become more civilized. The Minoans were more uncivilized people, where as the Mycenaean were more civilized. ______________________________________________________________________ Actually, I believe it's the other way around- The Minoans were very civilized and advanced (think running water and the real-life Atlantis) and the Myceneans were uncivilized "barbarians." The Minoans were a highly developed, very intelligent society that had improved painting, fresco making, travel, boat building, and pot making, as well as developing a huge trade system and navy, and "creating" running water. The Mycenaeans were a bellicose, warlike people who stole ideas from the Minoans and created little for themselves. After the Minoan Civilization fell, many of their advances were lost for centuries until modern technology. The Mycenaeans had no major interests in art and beautiful cities, but in war.
How well did the Minoans use their natural resources?
Since the Minoans lived on the island of Crete, they earned a living from sea trade.
Where were the Minoans from?
The Minoans were an ancient civilization that existed on the island of Crete, which is located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. They thrived from approximately 2700 to 1450 BC.
What kind of movement is represented by the Minoans and Phoenicians?
Sea travel.
What continent were the Minoans located in?
The island of Crete in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
Who were Minoans?
The Minoans were a powerful sea faring people. They lived on Crete, which is an island in the Aegean Sea; the Aegean Sea is located west of Turkey and southeast of Greece. The Minoans lived and dominated Crete from around 3000 BC to 1500 BC. The dates aren't exact though. The Minoans dominated trade in the Eastern Mediterranean. They had a deep culture in the arts. They are assumed to be a peaceful people for excavations done the ruins showed that there were no fortifications. The demise of the Minoans is unknown. Some believe that the natural disasters that had struck the Minoans in their last years is what led to their downfall. Some believe that people from Greece had taken over.
What civilization was influenced by the Minoans and traded goods?
With Egypt and Phoenicia, and with the various peoples of Asia Minor and the Black Sea.
Did Poseidon have a scared bull?
No,Poseidon is associatied with marine life(e.g. dolphins)as he is the god of sea and a bull is a land animal... the bull is known to be worshiped by Minoans on the island of Crete
In which way can the Phoenicians be described as successors to the Minoans?
Phoenicia was a major sea trading power.
