Landforms
Mountains - A rocky and mountainous area, difficult for travel and isolates communities
Islands - numerous, sea travel very important
Mediterranean Sea - surrounds it, ideal location for trade in the area
Peninsula - Greece is surrounded on 3 sides by water
Trade
The main transportation for trade is by water. Its location in the Mediterranean is ideal.
Geographical Effects
Villages are isolated - mountains
Olives and grapes grown - take less land
Sheep and Goats - can handle mountains, need less space for grazing
Colonization - Order of Events
1. Consult oracle (holy person who can communicate with gods)
2.Food and supplies
3. Long sea voyage (usually)
4. Find a good location
Trade
Location - centrally located in Mediterranean
Goods - can't get everything where they are at
Wealth - a good way to make money!
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