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Greece is mostly poor agricultural land - fishing provided a source of scarce protein.
A large part of Greece is islands, and communications were via the sea.
They also overpopulated mainland Greece and had to send out surplus populations to seize new lands around the Mediterranean and Black Seas - by sea.
Trade was largely dependant on water transport.
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Why is northern Greece called Macedonia?
Because Macedonia is in Greece and Macedonians have an unbroken historical record of identifying as Greeks, ethnically, linguistically and culturally since Macedonia's foundation by the Greeks of Argos in the Peloponnese.
What did the Athenians grow in ancient Greece?
According to Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel, grain was imported from the Fertile Crescent into Greece, where it sparked a civilization revolution. However, grain can be grown almost everywhere in Greece, provided with soil and nutrients.
What animals lived in Ancient Greece?
Deer, wild boar, wolf, fox, lammergeier (a kind of huge bird), snakes and tortoises, among others. In some Greek poems such as the Iliad, lions and leopards are mentioned; this is because back in ancient times, these large carnivores were also found in Europe including Greece! That's also why Greek mythology mentions them even though lions and leopards are no longer found in Greece.
Could convicts marry sailors on the first fleet?
A convict could have married a sailor on the First Fleet, but she would still have had to serve her time in New South Wales. A convict wife could not have stayed with her husband, and almost all of the sailors returned to England with the ships.
What are the early Greeks and Romans known for?
The early Greeks and Romans are known for their culture which is the root of our western culture. Almost all aspects of our society -- legal, moral, logic -- can be traced back to the Greco/Roman societies.
Why did ancient Greeks have some kind of deity for almost all things?
to be cool slimshadie
Why did the ancient Greeks have some kind of deity for almost all thing?
to be cool slimshadie
Where is the phalanx located?
A phalanx is a type of military formation done by the ancient Greeks. It was almost impossible to get through.
Why did the Greeks believe in gods and goddesses?
It is difficult to single out the ancient Greeks for their religious beliefs. Almost all peoples of ancient times believed in one or more gods, and the Greeks were no exception. Religion helped people explain how the world was created and gave them hope for divine assistance in time of peril.
What other ancient civilizations had myths?
Almost all. The Celts, the Greeks, the Romans, the Native Americans, the Egyptians, pretty much all of Asia, Africa, America, and the Pacific Islands.
When did explorers from Europe first reach Egypt?
Egypt has never been empty and has almost always been in contact with Europe since long before the Greeks and Ancient Egyptians.
Were greek treating as slaves or did they take people as slaves?
Slavery was endemic and practised by almost everyone during the age of ancient Greece. Ancient Greeks were taken as slave by others and took people as slaves of other nation city/states
Was pizza around during the roman period?
Pizza, in its modern form (the type of do used, tomato based sauce etc), is actually quite recent. However the Ancient Greeks had a type of flat bread covered with various toppings. If the Greeks had it, the Romans almost definitely nicked it.
What kind of jobs were there in Ancient Rome?
Ancient Romans did almost the same jobs as the ones we have today. They were bakers, booksellers, doctors, accountants, tax collectors, farmers and sailors, as well as many other common occupations.Ancient Romans did almost the same jobs as the ones we have today. They were bakers, booksellers, doctors, accountants, tax collectors, farmers and sailors, as well as many other common occupations.
What effect have Greeks had on the US?
Ancient Greek society, particularly the Athenians, was pretty much the entire basis of western civilisation. The US being a very western country, the Greeks have established almost every system and idea the US uses more than 2400 years beforehand.
Why is northern Greece called Macedonia?
Because Macedonia is in Greece and Macedonians have an unbroken historical record of identifying as Greeks, ethnically, linguistically and culturally since Macedonia's foundation by the Greeks of Argos in the Peloponnese.
Why did sailors keep cranberries on board their ships?
Canadian and US sailors used cranberries to prevent scurvy. On a weight by weight basis, cranberries have almost twice as much vitamin C as do limes.
