Greek culture and Civilizations
Cultures of the Mountains and Sea Main Idea- roots of Greek culture are based on interaction of the Mycenaean, Minoan, and Dorian Cultures Why it matters- The seeds of much of western cultural heritage were planted during this time Geography: -contained a huge peninsula jutting out into the mediterranean sea -included 2000 islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas with included lands on the eastern edge of the Aegean sea The Sea: -The Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and Black Sea were important transportation routes which connected the Greeks to other societies and allowed for trade for needed resources The Land: -Mountain chains ran from northwest to southeast along the Balkan Peninsula -Mountains divided the land into many different regions which led to independent governments -Land transportation was difficult due to uneven terrain -Most of the land was stony and very little was fertile (about 1/4) -Little farmland and fresh water led to small populations The Climate: -had modera...

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