CLAS 1000 Chapter 1: Classical Cultures - Chapter 1

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: CLAS 1000
• Professor: John Walsh

Document Summary

Physical characteristics of the land in uenced the way civilization developed. Mainland broken up by a a series of mountains, encouraged the development of city states. Islands & areas off coast were the most active in cultural, social, and economic terms throughout much of greek history. Abundance of good harbours = frequent contact with mediterranean neighbours espec. Easy access to the more advanced cultures of asia and egypt = an openness to foreign in uence. Adoption of artistic & technological advances of non-greek people became a characteristic of greek civilization. Uneven distribution of wealth between and within communities bc of diverse diffs in terrain & climate. The people maximized the bene ts of limed resources which include: land that allowed certain crops (grapevines, olives, wheat, barley), pasture land (sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, mules, sometimes cattle & horses), mineral deposits (iron, copper, limestone, marble, silver)