Western Civ Blog 10

Today in class we took our 75 point quiz on Egypt. I studied for the test so I was prepared for it, and I think I did good on it. Then we read about Greece. the main idea of the text was about the roots of Greek culture are based on interaction of the Mycenaean, Minoan, and Dorian Cultures. It matters because the seeds of much of western cultural heritage were planted during this time. The geography contained a huge peninsula jutting out into the mediterranean sea. It included 2000 islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas with included lands on the eastern edge of the Aegean sea. The Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and Black Sea were important transportation routes which connected the Greeks to other societies and allowed for trade for needed resources. The land was filled with mountain chains ran from northwest to southeast along the Balkan Peninsula. The mountains divided the land into many different regions which led to independent governments. The land transportation was difficult due to uneven terrain. Most of the land was stony and very little was fertile (about 1/4). There was little farmland and fresh water led to small populations. The climate had moderate temperatures that varied from an average of 48 degrees Fahrenheit in winter to 80 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. The moderate temperatures supported outdoor life. The men spent a lot of time at outdoor events discussing issues, news, and civic life.