HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
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Greece was split into different regions by several mountain ranges and the Mediterranean Sea linked the major cities together.
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The geography of Greece impacted Greek culture.
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The geography of Greece allowed them to grow a surplus of food.
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The geography of Greece allowed the development of the most advanced society of their day.
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Detailed explanation-1: -valleys, the land was rocky, and water was scarce. There were no major rivers flowing through Greece, and the rains fell mostly during the winter months. With limited flat land available, Greek farmers had to find the best ways to use what little land they had.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ancient Greek city-states were able to flourish because of agriculture. Farming skills allowed the Greeks to produce more food than what they immediately needed. This extra food meant that most people in ancient Greece did not have to constantly worry about whether there would be enough food.
Detailed explanation-3: -Because farming didn’t produce huge surpluses, and travel across the terrain was difficult, the Greeks came to depend on the sea. People living near the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Ionian Seas became fishers, sailors, and merchants.
Detailed explanation-4: -The steep mountains of the Greek geography also affected the crops and animals that farmers raised in the region. They raised goats and sheep because these animals were able to move on mountains. They planted olive trees and grape vines that could grow on a hill.
Detailed explanation-5: -Greek city-states bought and sold surplus goods from each other. In addition, Greeks traded these items to other regions around the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, including Egypt and Italy.