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Because their land consisted of rocky islands and a penninsula. Not too much could be grown or farmed there, so they took to ships to go out and trade with the rest of the world.
Greece is a peninsula and a series of islands. The land is rocky and mountainous, so food is difficult to grow. Therefore, becoming fishermen was the logical outcome of the situation.
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Why did the Greeks become excellent sailors?
For trade and warfare in an age without mechanical transport.
Why did the Greeks become skilled sailors?
They need to so they can transport others :)
Why did many greeks become traders and sailors?
Many ancient Greeks became traders because unless you were rich or a slave there was no other job opportunity and sailors because their lives were dependent and surrounded by the sea and so this was an expected career for them.
What caused Athena to become angry at the Greeks?
Athena wanted avenge the Greeks when Paris(from Greece) chose aphrodite to be the owner of the apple "For the Fairest".
How did Odysseus become a hero at the end of the Trojan War?
He cooked up the scheme of the Trojan Horse which got the Greeks entry to the city.
Why did the Greeks become excellent sailors?
For trade and warfare in an age without mechanical transport.
Why did the Greeks become skilled sailors?
They need to so they can transport others :)
What did Ancient Greeks that lived near the sea become?
Fishers,Sailors,Perfacures --N00B
Why did many greeks become traders and sailors?
Many ancient Greeks became traders because unless you were rich or a slave there was no other job opportunity and sailors because their lives were dependent and surrounded by the sea and so this was an expected career for them.
What is the ancient Phoenician culture best known for?
They are best known for the development of an alphabet based on sound. The Greeks used the Phoenician alphabet to develop their own...the Romans used the Greeks...and we use the Romans. They were excellent sailors and spread their ideas throughout the Mediterranean. The also developed a purple dye, made from snails, that would become highly desired by royalty. They also helped the city of Carthage which would become one of Rome's largest enemies.
How can someone become an instant fisherman?
To become an instant fisherman simply contact or go to your nearest freestanding distributer of As Seen on T.V. products. The Instant Fisherman is a portable pole that can be put together in seconds!
Was Saint Peter a lawyer?
No, he was a fisherman, prior to when Our Lord Called him to become an Apostle.
How to become a pro bass fisherman?
To become a pro bass fisherman you need to take fishing seriously, improve your fishing techniques, join a professional organization, and find sponsors.
What did Jesus call the fisherman to become fishers of?
Fishers of Men.
Did the Greeks become farmers?
no
How do you become a professional fisherman in Virginia?
Catch alot of big fish
Why is the pope's ring called the 'Ring of the Fisherman'?
When Christ recruited some fishermen to become apostles, he told them they would become 'fishers of men.' The first pope, Saint Peter, was a fisherman and first pope.
