1. The geography of Ancient Greece

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• The Geography of Ancient Greece Ancient Greek civilization developed in three distinct regions around the Aegean Sea: - European Greece was located in the south of the Balkan Peninsula. The most important areas were Attica and the Peloponnese Peninsula. - Asian Greece was along the coasts of the Anatolian Peninsula. - The Greek Islands consisted of islands and archipelagos in the Aegean Sea, situated between European and Asian Greece. **Characteristics** - The regions were mountainous. - There was low rainfall, leading to insufficient agricultural production. - Sea trade developed as a vital economic activity. - The topography contributed to regional isolation and political division. - Various city-states called polis existed; they remained independent but shared the same language, culture, and religion. - All Greeks identified with Helladic culture. - People who weren’t Hellenes were called barbarians. *The handwritten text says:* "vulnerable - 3 - 0 - 1" --- • The Classical Age The Classical Age was the golden age of Greek civilization. During this period, the most important polis were Athens and Sparta. **Athens** Poverty in the countryside led to social revolts aga...