Question

the minoans

• the earliest civilization in
• lived on the island of
• named by archaeologists after the mythical king of crete \\
• abundant wealth formed a foundation for civilization to develop
• the minoans became excellent and sailors
• evidence exists for people arriving in crete ca. 7000 bce - most likely from (modern - day turkey)
• the arrival of in crete ca. 3200 bce marks the beginning of the early minoan period (ca. 3000 - 2100 bce)
• famous for:
• extensive links across the sea
• well - planned
• beautiful and artifacts
• worship
• a tradition of \\

linear a

• developed a form of that we call \linear a\ which we have not yet been able to translate
• most likely evolved from writing borrowed from cultures they traded with such as the egyptians and the
• the phaistos disk
• discovered at the palace of phaistos on crete
• a to archaeologists
• made of clay with symbols on both sides, each symbol has been pressed into clay with a
• dated to 1850 - 1350 bce and could be the earliest form of type

Explanation:

The Minoans were the earliest civilization in Greece, living on Crete. They were named after King Minos. Their maritime wealth supported their civilization, making them great seafarers. People likely came from Anatolia. Copper arrival marked the Early Minoan period. They had sea - trade links, well - planned cities, beautiful art, goddess worship, and a "sacred marriage" tradition. Linear A was their untranslated writing, possibly influenced by Egyptians and Canaanites. The Phaistos Disk, a mystery, was made with a stamp and might be the earliest printing type.

Answer:

Greece; Crete; Minos; maritime; seafarers; Anatolia; copper; sea - trade; cities; art; goddess; sacred marriage; writing; Canaanites; mystery; stamp; printing