What Greece many island and mountainous nature encouraged what political development?
There were independent city states, not an empire.
Are there 3000 islands in Greece?
The Greek territory comprises 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Sea, a truly unique phenomenon on the European continent; of these islands only 227 are inhabited.
How were the comedies of the Hellenistic era and those of Greece's golden age similar and different?
The Hellenistic Era and those of the Greece's golden age comedies are similar because both had happy endings and still made people laugh. However unlike the comedies of Greece's golden age, they did not poke fun at political leaders. Instead the plays told stories about love and relationships.
What did Greece's land look like?
Its mainly mountainous with beautifull beaches both in the mainland and in the islands. The climate is mediterranean (warm winters, hot summers).
Who was the guardian of capital city Athens?
Do you mean the patron god? Because the god is Athena, goddess of wisdom and crafts.
Who lives on mount Olympus Greece?
no mortals (humans) but it is said to have 12 greek gods and goddesses living at the top
Yes, the term democracy comes from a Greek word meaning popular government. Democracy started in several Greek cities, notably Athens, around 500BC
How did classical Greece and Rome influence art architecture and literature in Renaissance Italy?
Classical Greece and Rome profoundly influenced the Renaissance in Italy by reviving interest in their artistic and literary ideals. Artists and architects drew inspiration from classical forms, emphasizing symmetry, proportion, and the use of columns and domes, as seen in works like Brunelleschi's dome and Michelangelo's sculptures. In literature, humanist scholars rediscovered and studied ancient texts, leading to a focus on themes of individualism and human experience, prominently reflected in the writings of figures like Petrarch and Machiavelli. This revival fostered a cultural flourishing that marked the Renaissance as a distinct period of artistic and intellectual achievement.
How do people dress in Greece?
They wear almost the same things as we do, although when it gets hotter in Greece (which is most of the year) they ususally wear things that are silky and women/girls mainly wear dresses. If you go to Greece, there wouldn't be a particular clothing that you could point out that everyone was wearing, they are basically like us, however they just wear our summer clothes 3/4 of the year round.
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There is not just one body of water that borders Turkey, including: the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea, the Sea of Marmara, and the Mediterranean Sea border Turkey.
Greek homes can look like any other regular american families home. The only thing that could be different are the decorations.
What greek island is 60 miles south of mainland Greece?
It is the island of crete, crete is an ancient island that was once lived on by the ancient greeks :)
Greece was divided into independent city-states. Four of the most powerful city states were Athens, Sparta, Corinth, and Argos.
What is similarities to Greece?
The three main similarities between Florida and Greece are (1) the temperatures throughout the year, (2) the access to the water, and (3) possession of a number of islands. However, Florida and Greece are very different in terms of internal geography. Florida is rather flat with a number of swamps. Greece is incredibly hilly and mountainous and dominated by scrubland.
What is the distance between Turkey from Greece?
Both are the most beautiful destination for tourist attraction. June & September Month is the best travel time from Greece to Turkey.
What three Seas border Greece?
To the best of my knowledge, the major seas surrounding Greece are the Adriatic Sea in the west, the Mediterrenean Sea to the south, and the Aegian Sea to the east. There may be some regions of those seas that have been separately named, but I am unaware of them, if there are.
Currency conversion between the us and greece?
The rates change every day. Use this currency converter to calculate it.
2 positive changes that occured during Greece's Dark age?
1 positive chane was the new alphabet and 2nd they invented the agora which was below the acropolis with a market and a meeting place.