Mediterranean Sea

Christopher Columbus was most likely born in 1451 in Genoa. Little is known about Columbus but we do know that Columbus was an Italian who set out on a voyage with a mission to find a western sea route to India, China, and to collect the well-known gold and spices of Asia. Instead, Columbus discovered a piece of land that is now known as America. Columbus managed to convince King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain to fund his voyage instead of Spanish Explorers. The King and Queen funded Columbus’

had a route to the sea but it was farther away and not safe from the Pirates. The land was on 7 huge hills and they could cross the river easily. Indo-European people moved into Italy during the period from 1500 BC to 1000 BC. We don't know much about them but they did live in villages. They The Italian Peninsula is an important crossroads between the western and eastern Mediterranean Sea due to the way the land juts into the sea. After the Romans had established their Mediterranean empire, governing

a thriving country, but if it wasn’t for its beautiful islands, seas, and mountains, Greece would not be as strong of a country today. All these factors have helped Greece grow as a country. Throughout history, various mountains such as Mount Olympus and seas such as the Mediterranean have played an important role in the development of Greece history and culture. Greece is a country that is surrounded by mostly water, and the sea has played an important role in its history ( "Ancient Greek Colonization

Which means that the island has various points of entries and exits. Looking at a current map, we can see that modern day Turkey, where Troy was established, is north of Crete. This allows for an easy travel. Specially through the Aegean Sea, which is to the left of Turkey. Making Odysseus lie the most historically plausible. Let's break down how this explanation is possible in this historical time period. Odysseus, in disguise, first tells Eumaeus how he is from Crete. This island is

Greece is a country of diverse cultures and great interests. Greatly influenced by its location, Greece is located in Southern Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea, and the Ionian Sea. Greece is a country very rich in history spanning from the Bronze Age to the Classical, Roman and Ottoman periods. Greece is a Peninsular Country possessing more than 2,000 Islands, of which roughly 170 are inhabited. Greek Culture is fueled by a heritage going all the way back to the Roman Empire

for the Ptolemaic dynasty, Alexandria was and is still located on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. It’s positioning came from Greek inspiration, built as a central location of commerce, maritime trade, and international business. Some of the goods shipped in and out of the port included textiles, cosmetics and ointments, gems, papyrus, Egyptian glass, grains, and spices. As one of the main trading hubs in the Ancient Mediterranean world, Alexandria had a very diverse populace which consisted of Egyptians

long distances within their respective countries many country leaders begin to wonder whether it was possible to create a road that connected the Mediterranean countries to the Chinese countries by way of Mesopotamia and Central Asian. Basically with all these countries trading with and long distances these trading routes begin to link from the Mediterranean to Central Asia and part of East Asia best becoming known as the Silk Road which in those times was used by many countries starting with the Parthians

Atlantis, which was written about in Plato's dialogues ( “Atlantis” Britannica School n. pag.). was a mystical island in the atlantic ocean. Atlantis has been talked about for thousands of years. Plato even said that Atlantis existed nine thousand years before his time (“Atlantis” Gale. Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained n.pag ). Thousand of people search for Atlantis every year, and find little. Most think that Atlantis is merely a myth, but some critics however say otherwise. Atlantis

Gulf Islands. The city is surrounded by the Aegean Sea, Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf of Evoikos, the Saronic Gulf and the Gulf of Corinth. Not only is Athens surrounded by various bodies of water, but on land surrounded by the mountains: Aigaleo to the west, Parnes to the north, Pentelikon to the northeast, and Hymettus to the east. The city’s location being at the bottom of the country instead of more north and inland, gives it a typical mediterranean climate (which would be no different than Sparta’s)

Between Two Regions The millennium from 1000 to 1500 C.E. changed significantly from the past eras that have been studied before. Sizable regions such as Africa and the Mediterranean Basin dominated the eastern side of our world. From incredible advancements in agricultural technology and extensive trade networks, to the complex social classes and religious values, the eastern hemisphere influenced the development of all societies. Agriculture was such a prominent part in every civilization