Question

how did the minoans and phoenicians influence the cultures surrounding the mediterranean sea?

they helped invent the wheel, which revolutionized the transport of goods among different cultures.

they built the first roads that linked egypt with india, and established trade centers along those routes.

they were the first cultures to build dams along rivers, which encouraged the spread of farming.

they established sea trade routes, which helped in the spread of goods, ideas/technology and - culture.

Explanation:

The Minoans and Phoenicians were known for their seafaring and trading activities. They established sea - trade routes across the Mediterranean. Through these routes, they facilitated the exchange of goods like luxury items, raw materials; ideas such as new religious beliefs, artistic styles; and technologies like ship - building techniques. The invention of the wheel predates them, the first roads linking Egypt and India were not their doing, and they were not the first to build dams for farming.

Answer:

They established sea trade routes, which helped in the spread of goods, ideas/technology and - culture.