What is suggested by the decorative frescoes found at Akrotiri (on the island of Thera in the Cyclades) and in Minoan palaces?

a. The two cities shared a mutual cultural influence by the start of the second millennium.
b. Cultural similarities are connected to the practice of the same religious traditions.
c. These frescoes reflect the limitation of artists' materials at the time.
d. The creative styles were limited by political mandates.

Answer: a