2006-07-12 03:36:56 · 4 answers · asked by bryan_56th 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Yes it does.
until 100 years ago, all major cities were founded based on their geographical location, close to rivers. This also determined trade, transportation and communication.
All those effect wars.
Geography can also determine a nations success at expanding, defending itself and protecting its culture.
for example, the Alps helped protect Rome in its infancy.
Constantinople was so important precisly because if its geography.
The British empire was so succesfull because of its Navy. Why a Navy, because of Geography.
2006-07-12 05:13:35 · answer #1 · answered by urbanbulldogge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a big factor. The fact that the middle east is so arid but fertile allowed the storage of grain and foodstuffs without spoiling which allowed farmers to have some leisure time which they used to make their lives more rewarding. The people of New Guinea are about as smart as any people on earth, but still live in the stone age because they must hunt fresh food every day. Geography is huge. Ask the people of New Orleans!
2006-07-12 14:03:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It often shapes culture, travel, etc, along with climate- Geography and climate provide the canvas on which history is painted.
2006-07-12 10:42:40 · answer #3 · answered by Yoda's Duck 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some believe that it does. Political Scientists who study world hegemony do.
2006-07-12 11:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by nfaustman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋