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How was Greece geography different from that of other early civilizations?
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe terrain of Greece was mostly small river valleys and plains surrounded by mountains, so the early settlers established separate independent city-states. Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus and Yangtse valleys had extensive fertile, well watered areas which were more amenable to larger communities and political structures.
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∙ 7y agoBecause of its mountainous terrain, Greece lent itself to local city-states over a large empire.
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How did geography isolate civilizations?
Many landforms, such as mountains or rivers were uncrossable to early civilizations, so they stayed where they were, away from other groups
The development of early civilization usually depended upon what?
In order for early civilizations to develope they needed a good source of water. With water they could irrigate their crops and improve travel. If they did not have a solid source of water to develop farming early civilizations like the Egyptians(Nile River), Mesopotamians (Tigrus and Euphrates Rivers), or Indus river civilizations would not have survived.
What affect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
the geography of Greece made more independent communities (city states) which helped foster participation in political affairs which gave them their own laws and military power.
Classical civilizations developed what whereas early River valley civilizations did not?
Vast Empires
What are some causes of cultural diffusion and how did it affect early civilizations?
Some causes of cultural diffusion was when different people traded with each other and when they moved. It affected the early civilizations because they kept spreading ideas around the world and was constantly changing other ideas.
Geographically how was Greece different from other early civilizations?
Greece was not centered around a river valley.
How did Greece's geography influence its early civilizations?
Greece's physical geography had several effects on its early civilization. It is very rugged and mountainous which made it difficult to travel overland. People in different areas formed societies which developed in different ways leading to several independent city-states. As a consequence of the difficulty of travel, Greeks developed into very competent sailors and traders who traveled around the Mediterranean Sea.
How was China isolated from other early civilizations and what did they develop?
Because of its geography
What was a result of the physical geography of ancient China?
Isolation from other early civilizations
What factors hindered early connections between early river valley civilizations?
Physical geography and fear of the unknown.
How did the geography of Mesopotamia contribute to the development of early civilizations?
Mesopotamia was in an area that was harsh and unpredictable. There was floods
Which was the result of the physical geography of ancient china?
they were separate from all other cultures and developed a equine one themselves
The geography of greece encouraged the early settlers to form communities that were?
Small and Independent.
What was the most important physical map feature for early civilizations?
The most important physical features are location and geography.
How were the large cities of early civilizations different from the early farming villages?
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What was one direct result of the geography of Greece on early Greek civilization?
Separate city-states developed
