WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The endless coastline which covers 92 percent of Greece’s orders, forms closed inlets, natural harbors, deep bays, golden beaches and hundreds of picturesque islands. It was natural, that such beautiful surroundings would inspire the Greeks and would also instill in them a love for the sea.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many Greeks turned to the sea because Greece has numerous good harbors on its irregular coastline. The climate was generally mild. Most Greeks lived along the coast, with its many excellent harbors. Because of its hilly terrain, parts of Greece-especially Athens-came to depend on trade.

Detailed explanation-3: -By the seventh and sixth centuries B.C., Greek colonies and settlements stretched all the way from western Asia Minor to southern Italy, Sicily, North Africa, and even to the coasts of southern France and Spain.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Coastline The ancient Greek peninsula was surrounded by a lot of saltwater and the coastlines were dotted with hundreds of islands. There were also numerous smaller peninsulas along the coastline which were ideal natural harbors.

Detailed explanation-5: -Access to the sea meant that Ancient Greece could grow economically. That’s because being on the sea allows for many ports to be built for trade. The Greeks also became good mariners and were able to use their skills to trade with other city-states. Ancient Greeks used to travel via the Aegean Sea from city to city.