Early Greece and Geography Part 1

People should trust their instincts.

People should respect their parents.

People should treat each other as equals.

People should place the most value on their own new ideas.

There were many political conflicts.

There was hardship under colonization.

There were famines and disease outbreaks.

There was a decrease in population due to slavery.

Mountains and desert kept China apart from other civilizations.

Excellent ports allowed the Chinese to form colonies in the Americas.

Laborers from foreign lands visited to work on large Chinese plantations.

Iron and oil deposits encouraged people in China to build an industrial economy.

They encouraged trade between cities

They isolated cities and limited contact

They united all cities under one government

They made travel easier between regions

Abundant water and natural harbors

Limited access to trade routes

High mountain ranges

Desert landscapes

Limited farming opportunities

Increased social interaction

Need for more land

Mild climate benefits

It was a trading hub

It served as a religious site

It was a royal residence

It was a military fortress

A religious ceremony

A sport

A historical event

A mythological story

It represents the Minoan civilization's daily life

It is a depiction of a famous battle

It shows the architectural style of the Minoans

It is a religious symbol

Greece and Rome were often at war.

The mountainous terrain of Greece resulted in widely scattered settlements.

Military leaders found small Greek settlements easy to control.

The Greek people had many different languages and religions.

Rich farmland led to dependence on agriculture.

Excellent harbors encouraged seafaring trade.

Flat plains made centralized rule possible.

Tropical climate discouraged urban development

Cretans

Dorians

Minoans

Mycenaeans

The poor climate limited the size of communities

The rocky terrain provided protection from invasion

The mountains provided good soil for planting

The warm climate allowed people to participate in outdoor activities