In what ways did geographic factors influence the development of civilization? And, how have civilizations influenced the geographies in which they live? Give specific examples.
2007-01-29 08:53:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:8dZMdT4EGAIJ:www.civilization.ca/civil/egypt/egcgeo1e.html+civilisation+and+geography&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1
http://www.teachersnetwork.org/NTNY/lessonplans/lopez1.htm
http://www.uen.org/utahlink/activities/view_activity.cgi?activity_id=16924
While studying the geography, don't forget to take weather into account. The weather has an amazing influence on the way in which a civilisation develops.
2007-01-29 09:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Guns Germs and Steel" a book and a PBS special argues that Geography was the most important factor. For summery of arguments see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guns,_Germs,_and_Steel#The_theory_outlined
2007-01-29 22:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by meg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋