The Geography and History of Ancient Greece

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Geographical features of Greece

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An archipelago with a peninsula reaching into the Mediterranean Sea, with mountains covering 80% of the land, making agriculture difficult.

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Impact of geography on early Greek civilizations

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The difficult geography forced reliance on sea trade and made unification difficult, leading to isolated city-states.

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Reason for rivalry and conflict among Greek city-states

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Differences in government and culture, along with competition for resources, led to rivalry and conflict.

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Purpose of the Olympics in Ancient Greece

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To avoid constant war, an inter-city state competition known as the Olympics was developed.

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Significant literary works from Ancient Greece

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The time period produced the Epics 'The Iliad' & 'The Odyssey'.

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Persian invasions and Greek unity

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Invasions from the Persian Empire (490-479 BCE) forced Greek city-states to cooperate, leading to a unified Greek cultural identity.

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Key Greek leaders during the Persian invasions

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Athens was led by Themistocles and Sparta by Leonidas during the Persian invasions.

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Transition from Bronze Age to Classical Era Greece

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The victory over the Persian Empire marked the transition from Bronze Age to Classical Era Greece.