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 Minoans have an important place in world history, as building the first civilization to appear on European soil. Minoan civilization emerged around 2000 BC, and lasted until 1400 BC. It was located on the island of Crete, which is now a part of Greece. The Minoans were famous for the magnificent palaces they built, above all at Knossos.