WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -The Aegean Sea has been historically important, especially in regards to the civilization of Ancient Greece, who inhabited the area around the coast of the Aegean and the Aegean islands. The Aegean islands facilitated contact between the people of the area and between Europe and Asia.

Detailed explanation-2: -In ancient times the Greeks called large waves ‘aig(y)es’ (as jumping goats). Thus we arrive at “Aegeon” = Aegean. In modern day Greek it is called ‘Aig(y)aio’.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ancient Greeks used to travel via the Aegean Sea from city to city. In addition to being an important trade route, the sea was full of seafood. From the mountains to the sea and islands, the geography of Ancient Greece was very unique.

Detailed explanation-4: -Greece has the longest coastline in Europe and is the southernmost country in Europe. The mainland has rugged mountains, forests, and lakes, but the country is well known for the thousands of islands dotting the blue Aegean Sea to the east, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Ionian Sea to the west.