The minoan and mycenaean civilizations shared similar characteristics, such as a focus on sea-related trade and redistribution of crops and goods. however, they both also had characteristics unique to their own civilizations. which of the following is a characteristic of the mycenaean civilization? a. women played a key role in society, as they even held the position of priest. b. their civilization was located on the island of crete. c. their written language remains undecipherable. d. they are known as the first greeks, as they spoke a language similar to modern greek.