The development of the __________ civilization of Crete was likely the result of many local factors, among them the intensive cultivation of the olive and the grapevine.

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The Minoan civilization was centered on the island of Crete and is known for their advanced culture, including art, architecture, and writing. The intensive cultivation of the olive and the grapevine were important factors in their economic success. The Greek civilization developed after the decline of the Minoans, while the Mycenaeans were a contemporary civilization on the mainland of Greece. The Thebans were a city-state within ancient Greece.

The Development of the __________ Civilization of Crete Was Likely