The map shows Minoan trade routes.

Arrows showing trade routes point to and from Italy and Egypt, Italy and Greece, and Crete and Cyprus.

How did Crete’s geography contribute to Minoan trade and cultural exchange?

Crete was located where trade routes with Europe, Asia, and Africa met.
Crete was located where trade routes from the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea met.
Crete was located where a land bridge connected African and Asian trade routes.
Crete was located where the Nile River meets the sea, allowing trade with the African interior.