When I look at a table, do I unavoidably think, oh, it's flat on top, it's brown, it's got four legs: without having any choice in the matter? Does that make it seem like objects have too much control of our minds?

no its just an observation. you won't obsess over a table by looking at it.

if you look at a table, you won't really think about it.

maybe if you are looking for a place to eat, then you will sit at a table

if you are looking to buy a table, then maybe the color, price and sturdiness of the table come to mind.

but there is no control that objects like a table can have over your mind

unless looking for good tables is part of you profession, then the object will have control since its a priority

the minoan civilization flourished in the middle bronze age on the island of crete located in the eastern mediterranean from c. 2000 bce until c. 1500 bce. with their unique art and architecture, and the spread of their ideas through contact with other cultures across the aegean, the minoans made a significant contribution to the development of western european civilization as it is known today. labyrinth-like palace complexes, vivid frescoes depicting scenes such as bull-leaping and processions, fine gold jewelry, elegant stone vases, and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life are all particular features of minoan crete.  

so basically their unique way of ding arts, as well as architecture.

the correct answer is modern american cars are not available due to trade restrictions.

trade between cuba and the united states have serious restrictions. the u.s. imposed an economic embargo on cuba, that among other things means that modern american cars are not available due to trade restrictions.

in response to some governmental actions of the authorities from cuba, president john f. kennedy proclaimed an embargo on trade between both countries in february 1962. the trade embargo remains active until this day and was implemented directly by the departments of commerce and the department of treasury.

in president trump’s administration, there is a national security presidential memorandum that "strengthens the policy of the u. s.", affecting trade with cuba.