WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -The Minoans, a vibrant and prosperous civilization, flourished in Crete in the 3rd and 2nd millennia BCE. They are considered by many as the first European civilization, being a substantial artistic, trading and religious force in the prehistoric Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean.

Detailed explanation-2: -"The Minoans are Europeans and are also related to present-day Cretans-on the maternal side.” He added: “It’s obvious that there was very important local development. But it is clear that, for example, in the art, there were influences from other peoples.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Minoans lived between 2600 B.C.E. until 1400 B.C.E. The Mycenaeans lived between 1600 B.C.E. until 1100 B.C.E.