1. What geographical features do you see? Include features that are named and un- named. (I found at least 5!) 2. How do you think the location of Greece affected the people and the civilization? (at least 3 reasons) 3. How do you think the geographical features affected the people and the civilization? (at least 3 reasons)
Greece's Geographic Setting
Major Geographical Features
Greece's Geographic Setting Major Geographical Features 1. peninsulas
Greece's Geographic Setting Major Geographical Features 1. peninsulas - no part of Greece is far from the sea - lots of natural harbors
2. mountains - most of the islands are really mountain peaks
2. mountains - most of the islands are really mountain peaks - only 1/5 of Greece has land good for farming
2. mountains - most of the islands are really mountain peaks - only 1/5 of Greece has land good for farming 3. islands - lots of islands spread throughout the sea
2. mountains - most of the islands are really mountain peaks - only 1/5 of Greece has land good for farming 3. islands - lots of islands spread throughout the sea - little patches of land between the mountains were like "land islands" that isolated people
How does geography of Greece affect the civilization?
1. Greeks became traders and sailors, very few farmers.
How does geography of Greece affect the civilization? 1. Greeks became traders and sailors, very few farmers. 2. Lots of small, isolated communities because islands and mountains made communication difficult.
How does geography of Greece affect the civilization? 1. Greeks became traders and sailors, very few farmers. 2. Lots of small, isolated communities because islands and mountains made communication difficult. 3. Each community developed its own beliefs and customs.
How does geography of Greece affect the civilization? 1. Greeks became traders and sailors, very few farmers. 2. Lots of small, isolated communities because islands and mountains made communication difficult. 3. Each community developed its own beliefs and customs. 4. There was lots of fighting among the city-states.