the history of greece's settlement
Greece has a long history when it comes to their population and settlement which goes all the way back to the BCs. The first period in Greece was the Cycladic Civilization which was from 3200 – 1100 BC. This time period shows the earliest sign of settlement and civilization in Greece. During this time period, archeologists say that the settlement must have been small due to the lack of fertile soil. In Greece, civilization became more complex between 3500 and 3000 BC. The Greece region had perfect settings such as olive trees, grape vines, fertile plains, forests, and water which attracted immigrants from all over the Mediterranean. The time periods that follow the Cycladic Civilization period show the advancement in Greece population and settlement.
The period to follow the Cycladic Civilization in Greece was The Growth of City-States which lasted from 800 BC to 500 BC. As there was a need for protection, village communities had a transformation to larger political units which evolved into the Greek City-State. The acropolis or high city was a citadel built on a high location such as a hill or mountain. As the land became scarce, population on the islands increased and on the coastal area of the Aegean and Ionian Seas. The Growth of City-States was a period of colonization which was occurring during this time period because there was not enough space. By the end of this time period, Greeks had colonized over a large area including the northern, western, and southern shores of the Black Sea. The next period was the beginning of other territories occupying and controlling the Greek territory.
The Roman Period followed the Growth of City-States and is when the Romans took control of the Greek territory. Greece was constantly in warfare with several kingdoms which made the territory vulnerable to the neighboring territories. Greece faced threats from the Persians, Parthians, and Bactrian’s on the East. Greece felt threatened by the Romans, who also started expanding its own power on the West. From 31 B.C. to 180 AD, Greece was under the control of the Roman Empire and the Romans welcomed the Greek culture; thus Latin and Greek became the dominant languages of both colonies. During this time period, a Greco-Roman Empire was born, where both offered each other valuable materials and information.
After the Roman Period, Greece fell under the control of the Byzantine Empire which ended in 1453. The fall of the control of the Byzantine Empire controlled after the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople, which was renamed Istanbul. The rule of the Ottoman Turks lasted in Greece for almost four centuries which was known as the dark period for the occupants, especially Greece. The people of Greece were angered and started revolting against the Turks in search of freedom for the people of the Greece Territory. The Greek War of Independence began in 1821 and lasted until March 1831 with an independent Greek state. Now, in modern times, Greece lives as a free, European nation with a rich history filled culture.
Greek history. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.hellenicfoundation.com/History.htm
The period to follow the Cycladic Civilization in Greece was The Growth of City-States which lasted from 800 BC to 500 BC. As there was a need for protection, village communities had a transformation to larger political units which evolved into the Greek City-State. The acropolis or high city was a citadel built on a high location such as a hill or mountain. As the land became scarce, population on the islands increased and on the coastal area of the Aegean and Ionian Seas. The Growth of City-States was a period of colonization which was occurring during this time period because there was not enough space. By the end of this time period, Greeks had colonized over a large area including the northern, western, and southern shores of the Black Sea. The next period was the beginning of other territories occupying and controlling the Greek territory.
The Roman Period followed the Growth of City-States and is when the Romans took control of the Greek territory. Greece was constantly in warfare with several kingdoms which made the territory vulnerable to the neighboring territories. Greece faced threats from the Persians, Parthians, and Bactrian’s on the East. Greece felt threatened by the Romans, who also started expanding its own power on the West. From 31 B.C. to 180 AD, Greece was under the control of the Roman Empire and the Romans welcomed the Greek culture; thus Latin and Greek became the dominant languages of both colonies. During this time period, a Greco-Roman Empire was born, where both offered each other valuable materials and information.
After the Roman Period, Greece fell under the control of the Byzantine Empire which ended in 1453. The fall of the control of the Byzantine Empire controlled after the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople, which was renamed Istanbul. The rule of the Ottoman Turks lasted in Greece for almost four centuries which was known as the dark period for the occupants, especially Greece. The people of Greece were angered and started revolting against the Turks in search of freedom for the people of the Greece Territory. The Greek War of Independence began in 1821 and lasted until March 1831 with an independent Greek state. Now, in modern times, Greece lives as a free, European nation with a rich history filled culture.
Greek history. (2013). Retrieved from http://www.hellenicfoundation.com/History.htm
Greece has a large history of settlement ranging from the Cycladic Civilization to the Growth of City-State to the Roman Empire to Modern Day Greece. Greece had appealing resources such as fertile land and water that attracted immigrants from all over the Mediterranean area. Their desire to conquest and tendency of warfare made the territory vulnerable for domination which led to the Roman Empire conquering them. The treatment the occupants received from the Ottoman Turks led them to revolt and become their own independent country. As shown in the land utilization map, Greece has a large use of their land such as forests and grazing areas. In the second map, it shows the different settlement of people in Ancient Greece and how wide their territory was during that time period. The third map shows the population of Greece in different regions of the area. Today, Greece is an independent nation where tourists love to travel to see the history behind the country.
for additional information on this topic, visit the following sites:
1. http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/greece/history-timeline
2. http://greekdemographics.weebly.com/major-demographic-characteristics.html
2. http://greekdemographics.weebly.com/major-demographic-characteristics.html
Greece's Settlement Timeline
Greek civilization becomes more complex (3500-3000 BC) – The Greece region had perfect settings such as olive trees, grape vines, fertile plains, forests, and water which attracted immigrants from all over the Mediterranean. The time period that follows the Cycladic Civilization period show the advancement in Greece population and settlement.
The Growth of City-States (800 BC- 500 BC) – As there was a need for protection, village communities had a transformation to larger political units which evolved into the Greek City-State. The acropolis or high city was a citadel built on a high location such as a hill or mountain. As the land became scarce, population on the islands increased and on the coastal area of the Aegean and Ionian Seas. The Growth of City-States was a period of colonization which was occurring during this time period because there was not enough space.
The Roman Period (31 B.C. - 180 AD) – Greece was under the control of the Roman Empire and the Romans welcomed the Greek culture; thus Latin and Greek became the dominant languages of both colonies. During this time period, a Greco-Roman Empire was born, where both offered each other valuable materials and information.
Ottoman Turks (1453) – The fall of the control of the Byzantine Empire controlled after the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople, which was renamed Istanbul. The rule of the Ottoman Turks lasted in Greece for almost four centuries which was known as the dark period for the occupants, especially Greece.
greece's population history
The 1950 population chart to the left shows that the demographics between men and women as very equal at this point in history. It also shows that both the male and female populations did not live past their early 80’s. Finally, by looking at this chart, you can see that the biggest part of Greece’s population was made up of men/boys and women/girls between the ages of 10 -24.
The 2010 population chart to the left shows that the demographics between men and women also as very equal at this point in history. It also shows that both the male and female populations are now living much longer with some people living well into their 90’s. Finally, by looking at this chart, you can see that the biggest part of Greece’s population is now made up of men and women between the ages of 30 -40.