Impact of Geography on Ancient Greek Development
Ancient Greece's mountainous terrain led to the development of diverse, independent communities that often clashed. The geographical location, sandwiched between the Mediterranean Sea and neighboring empires, influenced technological advancements such as naval prowess and aqueduct systems. Terracing was utilized for agricultural efficiency. The geography of Ancient Greece played a significant role in shaping its culture, religion, conflicts, and technological innovations.
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Geography of Ancient Greece EQ: How did geography affect the development of Ancient Greece? Warm Up: Write a brief description of the geography we see at Glenn Hills High. And suggest two ways in which geography can influenced cultures. Homework:
Greece is a peninsula about the size of Louisiana in the Mediterranean Sea. It s very close to Egypt, the Persian empire (includes Turkey) and Rome. Geography
Greek geography Greece is mountainous Greek communities often times developed independently because of the mountains, thus they were diverse As a result, they fought each other a lot.
Technology results from necessity Since Greek coastal cities were sandwiched between the ocean and the sea, they developed an awesome navy for trading and fighting.
Technology results from scarcity All cities need fresh water. This is a Greek aqueduct, basically a brick water pipe. The first aqueduct was Assyrian, but most ancient societies had them.
Terracing saves water and soil in mountainous environments
