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What does classical Greece refer to? |
The peak of human achievement |
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What was Greece called at this time? |
The Cradle if Western Civilization |
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Why was Greece called the Cradle of Western Civilization? |
Because of its lasting effects |
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Why did the Greeks call themselves the West? |
Because they were west of the great civilizations of Egypt, Babylon, and Phoenicia |
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What were some advances that the Greeks made? |
Politics, philosophy, athletics, and academics |
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What are some things that Greece made an impact on? |
Drama, science, architecture, math, and government |
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Where is Greece located? |
The Balkan Peninsula |
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What is the southern portion of the peninsula called? |
The Peloponnesus |
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What connects the Peloponnesus to the rest of Greece? |
The Isthmus of Corinth |
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What are the main land feature of Greece? |
The Pindus Mountains |
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Where are the Pindus Mountains located? |
The middle of the Balkan Peninsula |
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What sea is to the east of Greece? |
The Aegean Sea |
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What sea is to the west of Greece? |
Ionian Sea |
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What sea is to the south of Greece? |
Mediterranean Sea |
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What were huge industries for Greece? |
Trading and shipping |
