The first great Western civilization emerged in the area of the prehistoric Aegean on the Greek island of Crete about 2,000 BCE.
This golden age was marked by construction of large palaces which served as administrative, commercial and religious centers. These huge complexes differed from settlements of the previous millennium which were small with simple buildings. true or false
Minoan civilisation was the first civilisation to appear on the European soil. It lasted from 2000 BC until 1400 BCE. It flourished on the island of Greece, all the islands are part of Greece today.
Minoans were famous for their buildings, Knossos is the most famous palace. Minoan was the name given to the people of Crete by 19th century British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans. Minoan was a Bronze age civilisation. It got its name from Minos, the ruler of Crete.
