the prehistoric civilization on the islands in the Aegean sea and the surrounding countries
a particular society at a particular time and place
the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group
all the knowledge and values shared by a society
(biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar)
the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization
the raising of plants or animals
grow in a special preparation
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
an arm of the Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey; a main trade route for the ancient civilizations of Crete and Greece and Rome and Persia
