HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
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How did the geographical features of ancient Greece contribute to the organization of its civilization?
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The mountainous terrain led to the need for a strong king in Macedonia to control the different areas of Greece.
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The access to the sea led to the development of only one city-state because there was not good land for additional ones.
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The mountainous terrain led to the development of independent city-states.
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The access to the sea led to the development of a large empire controlled by a strong king in Sparta.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Greek city-states likely developed because of the physical geography of the Mediterranean region. The landscape features rocky, mountainous land and many islands. These physical barriers caused population centers to be relatively isolated from each other. The sea was often the easiest way to move from place to place.
Detailed explanation-2: -The country’s mountainous terrain, many isolated valleys, and numerous offshore islands encouraged the formation of many local centers of power, rather than one all-powerful capital. Another key factor influencing the formation of city-states rather than kingdoms was the Mediterranean.
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