HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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civil engineering
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mountain climbing
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sailing
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farming
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Detailed explanation-1: -One of the most powerful cities in Greece was Athens. About 2, 400 years ago, Athens’ port of Piraeus became the most important trading center in the Mediterranean. Goods from all over the world could be found there.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ancient Greeks seem to have used chariots mainly as transport and racing vehicles.
Detailed explanation-3: -Trade also existed between the Greeks, Near Eastern cities and Egypt. Colonies were found in Asia Minor (now Turkey), Spain and North Africa, one of the most important being Naucratis, a port city in Egypt. Athens’ port city, Piraeus, flourished and brought the city wealth as trade grew.
Detailed explanation-4: -Athens developed strong relationships with other city-states, and it grew large and powerful through trade. A great fleet made it the leading naval power in Greece.