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Italy's cities were built mostly on hills, so higher ground was an advantage when they were facing outside threats. And though it was difficult to cross Italy because of its rockiness, they had streams running out of the hills, so it was and easy source of fresh water.

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The Greek land geography contributed to the lose of sense of unity for the Greeks.

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