Geography affected the development of the Greek culture and civilization in quite a few important ways. Perhaps most importantly, the rugged terrain and isolated islands of Greece prevented any easy unification of the distinct Greek societies, which led directly to the formation of hundreds of distinct city-states and cultural regions. While this fragmentation was adverse, it was also positive: it led directly to a spirit of independence that was distinctive among Mediterranean civilizations and allowed for a society such as Athens to achieve artistic and scientific wonders that became a model for the rest of the world to admire and learn from. Greece consists mostly of mountains and forests. In antiquity that meant that there was little arable land to feed the population. This again meant that many Greeks sought their fortune elsewhere: either at sea by becoming tradesmen to the Middle East and Egypt; and by starting colonies elsewhere. At some point they had established cities all over present-day Turkey's southern coast, and they were the dominant presence in southern Italy at the time of the rise of Rome.
it led to the development of the greek alphabet
Some consquences was that the mountains could get mudslides, volcanes. The lakes could block trade...
Separate city-states developed
the mountains influenced the development of both of these cultures by separating them and making them independent
The basis for a calendar.
Which civilization contributed the most to the development of Greek civilization? Mycenaean
it led to the development of the greek alphabet
Some consquences was that the mountains could get mudslides, volcanes. The lakes could block trade...
The civilization that admired the human mind and strongly supported its development is the ancient Greek civilization
Separate city-states developed
Katherine Clarke has written: 'Between Geography and History' -- subject(s): Ancient Geography, Civilization, Geography, Ancient, Greece, Greek influences, Historiography, Rome
Geography played a crucial role in shaping ancient Greek civilization by fostering the development of independent city-states due to the mountainous terrain, which created natural barriers and encouraged localized governance. Additionally, Greece's proximity to the sea facilitated trade and cultural exchange with other civilizations, enhancing economic prosperity and spreading Greek culture across the Mediterranean. These factors contributed significantly to the political and cultural evolution of ancient Greece.
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The geography of Italy, with its central location in the Mediterranean and fertile plains like the Po Valley, facilitated the unification and expansion of Roman civilization. Its mountainous regions provided natural defenses, while the coastlines offered trade routes. In contrast, Greece's fragmented geography, characterized by numerous islands and mountainous terrain, led to the development of independent city-states (poleis) that often competed with one another. This resulted in a more diverse and decentralized culture in Greece compared to the more unified Roman Empire.
The Mediterranean Sea and the agriculture helped rise the Greek civilization in a few ways. The main important way the Mediterranean Sea help was by land and useful farming.
the mountains influenced the development of both of these cultures by separating them and making them independent