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Where is the home of the Minoans?

The Minoans lived on Crete a large island on the southern edge of the Aegean Sea.Cuba


Why are the minoans considered the first European civilization?

The Minoans, who thrived on the island of Crete from around 2000 to 1450 BCE, are considered the first European civilization due to their advanced societal structures, sophisticated architecture, and complex trade networks. They developed large palatial centers, such as Knossos, showcased impressive artistic achievements, and established a writing system known as Linear A. Their influence on subsequent cultures in the Mediterranean, particularly the Mycenaeans, further solidified their status as a foundational civilization in European history.


Who discovered the Minoan civilization and when?

i think it's Arthur Evans. because i have this question on one of my work sheets. and here's what it says. "In A.D.1900 a British archaeologist named Arthur Evans discovered a large palace at Knossos in north-central Crete. This palace belonged to a civilization that Evans called the Minoan civilization, named after the legendary King Minos of the labyrinth. This civilization flourished on Crete between 2000 and 1450 B.C."


Which civilizations took over the minoans sea trade when they collapsed?

Greece was also by the sea with many natural harbors. The first Greek civilization was that of the Minoans on the island of Crete just south of Greece. First, they had a large fleet, which was useful for both trade and defense, enough to let another people, the Mycenaean Greeks eventually take over around 1450 B.C.E.


What are two of ancient Greece's large islands?

Crete is the largest.

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What civilization was established on the large island of crete by 2800?

What civilization was established on the large island of Crete by 2800 B.C.? Answer


What civilzation was established on the large island of crete by 2800 bc?

minoans


Where was the earliest Aegean civilization located?

The earliest civilization in the Aegean region emerged on the large island of Crete, southeast of the Greek mainland. (Ch. 4/Pg. 75: The Essential World History-Volume I: To 1800: Third Edition- William J. Duiker & Jackson J. Spielvogel)


Where is the home of the Minoans?

The Minoans lived on Crete a large island on the southern edge of the Aegean Sea.Cuba


What is the Large island south of the Greece mainland?

The Name Of The Long Greek Island Is Mediterranean Sea


What is the large island south of Greece?

Crete


What is large island in the mediterranean sea just south of Greece?

crete


What large island is found Southeast of the Ancient Greece main land?

Crete


What is name of the southernmost island in Europe is also the largest Greek island?

The southernmost island in Europe is Gavdos. However, this large island you're referring to is Crete.


Where is crete found?

It is a large island to the south/south west of Greece. It is currently owned by Greece.


Why are the minoans considered the first European civilization?

The Minoans, who thrived on the island of Crete from around 2000 to 1450 BCE, are considered the first European civilization due to their advanced societal structures, sophisticated architecture, and complex trade networks. They developed large palatial centers, such as Knossos, showcased impressive artistic achievements, and established a writing system known as Linear A. Their influence on subsequent cultures in the Mediterranean, particularly the Mycenaeans, further solidified their status as a foundational civilization in European history.


What are the large islands in Italy and Greece?

The largest Italian island is Sicily, south-west of the peninsula. As for Greece, its largest island Crete. It may help you to remember this to consider that a major war occurred in ancient Greek history between the Mycenaeans, inhabiting Greece, and the Minoans, the inhabitants of Crete