2. explain the steps that occur as a society becomes a civilization

Big population centers: These help people survive with the help of each other, like farmers can grow and sell in these areas etc.

Monumental Architecture or Art: This will be identified as their legacy

Record Keeping: This can be a language or any other recording system to help record the history and traditions.

System of administering areas: Help run the place smoothly.

Labor division: Various people are skilled at various jobs, to do a certain job a skilled laborer is required.

Social Class System: It can be based on wealth as well as the type of work performed.

In order to become a civilization a society needs to bring all these attributes in and work towards a common goal of achieving them.

the minoan civilization flourished in the middle bronze age on the island of crete located in the eastern mediterranean from c. 2000 bce until c. 1500 bce. with their unique art and architecture, and the spread of their ideas through contact with other cultures across the aegean, the minoans made a significant contribution to the development of western european civilization as it is known today. labyrinth-like palace complexes, vivid frescoes depicting scenes such as bull-leaping and processions, fine gold jewelry, elegant stone vases, and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life are all particular features of minoan crete.  

so basically their unique way of ding arts, as well as architecture.

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