Question

river valley civilizations influence quick check
select the answer that best traces how the minoan and etruscan civilizations led to the foundation of later classical civilizations in those areas. (1 point)

the minoans and etruscans established and revitalized cities and set in place certain cultural characteristics that classical civilizations would later adopt.

the minoans and etruscans conquered wide tracts of territory and later turned those areas over to the greeks and romans.

the minoans and etruscans destroyed their cities in order to force the greeks and romans to build entirely new cities

the minoans and etruscans worked deliberately with greeks and romans to pass down their knowledge and help them establish similar cities of their own.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Minoans (pre - Greek) and Etruscans (pre - Roman) developed cities and cultural traits (like Minoan art/architecture influencing Greeks, Etruscan urban planning/law influencing Romans) that classical civilizations adopted. This matches historical context.
• Option 2: Minoans and Etruscans didn't "conquer wide tracts" and hand over to Greeks/Romans. Minoans declined, Etruscans were absorbed by Romans over time, not a simple hand - over.
• Option 3: There's no evidence they destroyed cities to force new builds. Their cities influenced later ones, not forced replacement.
• Option 4: There's no record of deliberate collaboration to pass knowledge. Influence was more through cultural diffusion and legacy, not active cooperation.

Answer:

The Minoans and Etruscans established and revitalized cities and set in place certain cultural characteristics that classical civilizations would later adopt.