Geography shaped Greek civilization - 2 views
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Greece was known as the "Birthplace of Western Civilization"
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One factor that can be considered as an integral part of the development of Greek civilization is its geography.
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Balcan peninsula in Southwestern Europe. It is surrounded by three seas: in the south is the Mediterranean Sea; Ionian Sea in the west; and the Aegean Sea in the east.
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Greece is a strategic location for empire building because it served as the crossroads between Africa, Asia and Europe
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temperate, making it comfortable to the people to be outside of their homes almost every year. This allowed them to engage in outdoor life within their city-states. They were able to interact with each other which enabled them to organize outdoor activities such as athletic competitions, public gatherings, entertainment and art shows, and meetings, which facilitate to the development of a rich and distinct Greek culture.
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advantage of the mountains is that they contributed to the preservation of the purity of Greek culture.
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hindered communication among communities and slowed down the introduction of new ideas and technology.
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isadvantage is the the rocky lands and poor soil which are not suitable for the domestication of plants.
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Having been surrounded by three major bodies of water served as an advantage because it allowed early Greeks to travel and trade
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olive oil, wine, wool and pottery with grains and other natural resources, which had a limited supply during that time
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