Question: How did the geography of Greece affect its development? (scroll down for answer)         Answer: Early Greek culture emerged around 2000 BC near Mycenae. These people were the Mycenaens. Greece is:                         1. Surrounded by water on three sides, making it a peninsula perfect for travel and trade. 2. Mountainous which made it difficult to link ancient city-states. This led to isolation.   Click here for next flash card.      Back to eFlashcard headquarters