CIVILIZATION
MINOAN
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Question
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From 2700 to 1100 BCE
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From 1100 to 600 BCE
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From 3000 to 600 BCE
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Minoan civilization, Bronze Age civilization of Crete that flourished from about 3000 bce to about 1100 bce. Its name derives from Minos, either a dynastic title or the name of a particular ruler of Crete who has a place in Greek legend.
Detailed explanation-2: -The reasons for the slow decline of the Minoan civilization, beginning around 1550 BC, are unclear; theories include Mycenaean invasions from mainland Greece and the major volcanic eruption of Santorini.
Detailed explanation-3: -Around 3000 B.C., the Minoan civilization emerges on the island of Crete and becomes a great maritime trading power.
Detailed explanation-4: -Mycenaeans Conquer the Minoans The Minoan civilization began to weaken around 1450 BC. Archeologists think this might have been due to a natural disaster such as an earthquake. The Mycenaeans took over the islands of the Minoans and adopted much of the Minoan culture.