4. How did contact with the Minoans make the Mycenaeans different from other semi-barbaric cultures? Plz help

They adapted to Minoan culture and bureaucracy.

Explanation:

During the ancient period, the history scholars believed that most invasion of a particular place or group of people we're always carried out through violence and wars. Especially by the barbaric and semi-barbaric people against the civilized world.

However, unlike other semi-barbaric cultures, the Mycenaean's approach to conquering the Minoans was different. Instead of waging wars against their host, "they adapted to Minoan culture and bureaucracy."

This is evident in their modification of Minoan culture, religion, art, economic system, and bureaucracy around the period of 1420–1375 BC

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