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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.
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Why did the ancient Greece become a seafaring people?
The geography of Greece caused the Greeks to be sea traders in many ways. For a few ways I think u should read my report. In one one case Greece is surrounded by water on three sides. That means Greece is a pininsula. Another way is that if they needed resources they could easily just go up 2 Shqiperia. But if they needed things they didnt have any other choice but 2 go and look towards the sea. And on the c they could also fish so if I was in Greece I would look towards the c.
Why do you think the Greeks defeated the Persians in this battle?
Which battle - there were many, but the Greeks won by superior strategies and tactics.
How many greeks fought in thermopylae?
About 8,000.
Who started crucifixion fist time in history?
Crucifixion probably started first with the Persians (what is modern day Iran). Initially, the victim was suspended to keep their feet from touching holy ground. The Phoenicians, traders to many lands, seem to have also acquired the practice and probably spread it to other cultures, including the Greeks.
How many Greeks fought in the Trojan war?
4
Why did the Greeks become sailors and traders insted of farming?
The Greeks aren't farmers because the land is very rocky and not fertile. They can grow some things, like olives, but not many things are able to sprout in the rocky ground. Becoming a sailor is smarter because, in Greece, you are never more than 85 miles from the sea.
What did the mountainous land in Greece encouraged the Greeks to do?
Many Greeks became sailors and traded with other people.
What is Many ancient Greeks lived near the sea and became fishers sailorand?
traders
How many miles Greeks sailors travel between Athens and Naples?
about 400 miles:):)
Why were there so many traders and sailors in ancient Greece?
Because 1/5 of the land was only good for farming.
What forced the ancient Greeks to become traders?
The ancient Greeks became traders because the rough geography and poor farmland of Greece made growing crops and needed food supplies difficult. Many city states formed colonies in places like Ionia, and then traded with them, or traded with the colonies of other city states. They also traded with other places to get other materials besides food.
Why are Greeks considered as a good sailor?
Owing to the fact that Greece has a really big coastline (16000km) and many islands, sailing has been practiced since the ancient years. To this day a great number of Greeks are sailors or occupied at the Navy.
What caused Darius to first become angry with the Greeks?
Many Greeks stated that Greece was more advanced than Persia.
Why did Zheng He's fleet try to reach many new places?
the Chinese wanted to become better sailors
How many sailors were on the mayflower?
3 flags
How many options traders in US?
The exact number of option traders fluctuates weekly. There are thousands of firms across the United States. Many traders exist in these companies as well as the multitudes of home traders.
What effects did geography have on the way Greeks met their needs?
Geography influences all nations. Greece includes mainland Greece (part of the Eurasian continent) and a whole lot of islands (known as the Grecian Archepelago) The Greeks became very good sailors because of the need to get from island to island and anywhere else. The British became very good sailors for the same reason. The Greeks -at least the Athenians-valued knowledge and education. Many royal and aristocratic households all over the ancient world had Greek tutors for their children.
