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Because originally they were closely-related people. The Myceneans were originally the Aegi, a people related to the Cretans. Both peoples spoke non-Indo European languages related to present-day Abkhazi. First the Pelasgoi, a people related to the Hittites, conquered them but came to speak their language. Then a Semitic invasion from Phoenicia occured. Lastly, a Centum Indo-European tribe from the Ukraine invaded and made them into Ionians. These were the people we call the Mycenaeans. They always looked to Crete for culture because of proximity and relatedness. Finally they were conquered by the Dorians from the Adriatic, who spoke another dialect of Greek.
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In what ways were the Mycenaeans influenced by Minoan culture?
the mycenaeans were influenced my the minoans culture because the mycenaeans built palaces on hilltops, just like the minoans did. the only difference is that the mycenaeans DID have walls built around their palaces but the minoans didn't. hope this helps!
The Mycenaeans were located in this country.?
The Mycenaeans were located in Greece.
Who did the Cretans think protected their homes?
snakes
Who preserved and spread aspects of the Minoan culture?
Mycenaeans
How were the mycenaeans and the Minoans DIFFERENT?
The Mycenaeans lived on Greek mainland
In what ways were the Mycenaeans influenced by Minoan culture?
the mycenaeans were influenced my the minoans culture because the mycenaeans built palaces on hilltops, just like the minoans did. the only difference is that the mycenaeans DID have walls built around their palaces but the minoans didn't. hope this helps!
Where Cretans come from?
Cretans are people who live on the Island of Crete, which is south of the Greek mainland in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Mycenaeans were located in this country.?
The Mycenaeans were located in Greece.
Who built knossos?
The Cretans/Minoans
Who were king minos' subjects?
Cretans
What did the cretans learn from Phoenicians?
alphabet
Who did the Cretans think protected their homes?
snakes
Who was living in the eastern end of the Mediterranean?
the cretans
What did the Cretans think caused an earthquake?
CYBELE
What were the mycenaeans?
Mycenaeans worked with food, crops and flock.
What were the accomplishments of the Mycenaeans?
what are 2 contributions of the mycenaeans
How were the mycenaeans and the Minoans DIFFERENT?
The Mycenaeans lived on Greek mainland
