One of the differences in the government of the United States and ancient Rome is the United States has a two party system, Democrats and Republicans, but Romans had an emperor. Within our two party systems a president is elected into office and the Romans chose an emperor based on their social status.
Minoans. 1  A civilization that arose on Crete and flourished approximately from the 27th century BC to the 15th century BC. Unlike any other society at that time, women dominated the Minoan world. Minoans built massive palace complexes, the largest of them all being Knossos.
The palace of Mallia, to the east of Knossos, is a little smaller but was an equally important administrative center. Palace of Knossos by Ancient Images. The Minoan Civilization is the culture that flourished on the island of Crete, in the Aegean Sea, during the III and II millennia BC.It is named after King Minos, who was recorded in Greek tradition as a prehistoric king of Crete.Minoan culture is divided into three periods: Early Minoan (2900â2000 B.C.), Middle Minoan (2000â1550 B.C.), and Late Minoan (1550â1200 B.C.).t is named after King Minos, who was recorded in Greek tradition as a prehistoric king of Crete. Minoan culture is divided into three periods: Early Minoan (2900â2000 B.C.), Middle Minoan (2000â1550 B.C.), and Late Minoan (1550â1200 B.C.).