HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Rich farmland led to dependence on agriculture (farming)
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Safe harbors encouraged sea travel & became good sailors.
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Flat plains & gentle climate made having one centralized government possible.
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Desert climate limited transportation
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Detailed explanation-1: -How did the limited amount of fertile land cause the Greeks to become sea traders? Because farming didn’t produce surpluses, the Greeks came to depend on the sea. People became fishers, sailors, and merchant traders. Greek sailors were highly skilled.
Detailed explanation-2: -However, the soil in Greece is only good for growing a few kinds of plants, and so the Greeks had to start trading with other cultures so they could have enough food to support a growing population. The easiest way to get to those cultures was by sailing across the Mediterranean Sea.
Detailed explanation-3: -Greece had an extensive road network connecting even the most remote settlements; however, the easiest and most comfortable way to travel was by sea, especially as the vast majority of the more important urban centres were located either on or very near the coast.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Greeks and the Sea The Ancient Greeks were known to be a great sea-faring people. They would sail on formidable trireme ships, forming an ancient navy that became a force to be reckoned with across the Eurasian world.