Question

1b - cultures of mountains and sea
analyzing causes and recognizing effects: as you read this section, make notes in the chart to explain how each geographic characteristic or historical event influenced the history and culture of early greek civilization.

history and culture

1. location \around\ a sea

1. rugged mountains

1. little fertile farmland

1. moderate climate

1. mycenaean adaptation of minoan culture

1. the trojan war

1. the collapse of mycenaean civilization

Explanation:

1. Location "around" a sea: Facilitated trade, cultural exchange, and naval - power development. Led to the spread of Greek ideas and establishment of colonies.
2. Rugged mountains: Isolated city - states, fostering independence and unique local cultures. Limited over - land communication and trade.
3. Little fertile farmland: Encouraged trade for food resources. Led to a focus on non - agricultural activities like trade, fishing, and craftsmanship.
4. Moderate climate: Supported outdoor social and cultural activities. Beneficial for agriculture of certain crops, contributing to economic stability.
5. Mycenaean adaptation of Minoan culture: Blended cultures, enriching art, architecture, and governance. Influenced later Greek cultural development.
6. The Trojan War: Became a central theme in Greek literature and mythology, shaping values like heroism and honor.
7. The collapse of Mycenaean civilization: Led to a Dark Age, but also a period of cultural re - evaluation and the emergence of new cultural elements in later Greek civilization.

Answer:

1. Facilitated trade, cultural exchange, naval power, and colony - building.
2. Isolated city - states, unique local cultures, limited over - land communication.
3. Encouraged trade, focus on non - agricultural activities.
4. Supported outdoor activities, beneficial for certain agriculture.
5. Blended cultures, enriched art and governance.
6. Central theme in literature and mythology, shaped values.
7. Led to Dark Age and cultural re - evaluation.