On which Mediterranean island was the Minoan civilization centered?
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Correct answer: Crete, in the southern Aegean Sea
The Minoan civilization flourished on the island of Crete, located in the Aegean Sea. Its strategic position allowed it to become a dominant maritime power in the eastern Mediterranean.
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