Fact:

The mainland of Greece was cut up by short mountain ranges and had no major rivers.

Impact:

This made it difficult for the people to develop a sense of unity. Many small city states developed.
Less initial interaction because blocked by mountains and had no rivers to take them up and down.

Fact:

The Greek mainland and islands were close to the sea, and the Greeks had many good harbors. The long coastline brought every part of the mainland close to the sea.

Impact:

This made trade and cultural exchange easier. The Greeks became fishermen, sailors, and traders.

A. Interaction and thus unity increased in the later developmental stages as trade increased in the Aegean The sea brought them together as the land could not.

Fact:

Greek soil was fertile but rocky and the slope of the land along the coast was steep while their were still flat plains areas inland.

Impact:

The Greeks grew grapes and olives that were indigenous to the area. They also herded sheep on the steep mountain sides but they could not produce enough food to sustain themselves.

A. They became fishermen, sailors, ship builders and traders of wine, olive oil and wool.

1. Pottery was created to transport the wine and olive oil and became an integral part of Greek culture.
 
 

What major cultural characteristic developed in Greece as a result of its geographic feaures?

Conclusion:

Individuality became a value

Impact:

Unique philosophies like democracy

What major economic activity developed in Greece as a result of its geographic features?

Conclusion:

Trade

Impact:

Greek culture spread throughout the Mediterranean and Greeks brought the best of other cultures back to Greece. The Greek value of individuality and the value of individuals shaped the best of the other cultures and served to strengthen Greece as it continued to develop.