ancient Greece

Question 1

how did the land of the region affect Ags?

Answer 1

facts :•rugged mountains ,uneven terrain
•little fertile farmland
•complicated transport
influence :
–Greeks developed small communities within vallies
–land transportation was difficult
–never able to support a large population

Question 2

how did the sea affect the ags

Answer 2

facts :-The Aegean Sea,The Ionian Sea ,The Black sea
-seas linked most parts of Greece
influence :•important transportation routes
•sea travel trade
•skilled sailors (contact other civilisations)

Question 3

how did the climate affect the ags

Answer 3

facts :-winter =avg 8°
-summer =avg 250
influence :•outdoor life was supported
•men spent time at public events
->they met to discuss public issues ,exchange news ,take active part in civil life

Question 4

How did The myceneans contribute to Greek culture ?And how were they oriented ?

Answer 4

The Myceneans-adapted the minoan writing sys. to the Greek language
-formed the core of Greek religions practise ,art,politics ,literature
-were able to withstand almost every attack

•war oriented (strong government /ruler,advanced army)

Question 5

How did The Minoans contribute to Greek culture ?And how were they oriented ?

Answer 5

-made Minoan writing
-more oriented on culture ,art,history,literature,region

Question 6

How did The Dorians contribute to Greek culture ?And how were they oriented ?

Answer 6

-poems celebrating heroic deeds
-LESS advanced ->their economy &trades collapsed ,they temporarily lost art=no written records
-they came up with the idea of heroes
•literature ,war oriented (focused on military )

Question 7

How did the trade and commerce shape the ride of the city states of ancient Greece ?

Answer 7

-gained new natural resources
-tradeways=became wealthy->built big cities ,amazing architecture (they were progressing )

Question 8

How did each culture contribute to Greek art and architecture?

Answer 8

-Myc.-built unbeatable walls
-Min.-writing system ,vase decor ,religion temples
-Dor.-the idea of heroes in mythology

Question 9

What role did warfare play in the development of ancient greece early civilisations?

Answer 9

myc-invention is unbeatable walls ,strong army ,strong government/ruler
-advanced weapons /army,effective defence,good tactics (made them more secure ,they could attack )