Analyzing Civilizations of the Mediterranean and the Aegean This activity will help you meet these educational goals: You will analyze the connection between geography and economic development of the Mediterranean and Aegean civilizations, define the major characteristics of cultures that grew in the Mediterranean and Aegean, identify major achievements of Mediterranean and Aegean cultures, and explain the influence of early Mediterranean and Aegean cultures on later civilizations. Directions Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work. Activity In this activity, you will compare the various civilizations of the Mediterranean and the Aegean regions. Part A Think about the important contributions of the Phoenicians, Minoans, Mycenaeans, and Etruscans. Consider how each civilization influenced others. Then fill in the following chart.