The Geography of Ancient Greece.notebook
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The Geography of Ancient Greece.notebook August 29, 2014 Learning Target 2 The Geography of Ancient Greece Unit 2 I can describe the effects of the mountains on Greek life. The Geography of Ancient Greece.notebook Map of Greece *Locate and label the following on your map. Remember to write your answers at the bottom of the page next to the corresponding number. Mediterranean Sea Crete Athens Marathon Aegean Sea Mt. Olympus Sparta Ionian Sea Peloponnesus August 29, 2014 Geography Shapes Ancient Greek Life • Greece is a peninsula, a body of land surrounded by water on 3 sides. • The 2nd peninsula is called the Peloponnesus. • An isthmus links the Peloponnesus with the rest of Greece. The Geography of Ancient Greece.notebook Geography of Greece Peninsula Isthmus Peloponnesus August 29, 2014 More Geography Mountains covered 70­80% of Greece • This made it hard to unite under one rule • This made transportation difficult NO RIVER SYSTEM…. ­used 3 Seas for transportation/trade ­Mediterranean, Ionian, Aegean Climate: mild rainy winters, hot dry summers The Geography of Ancient Greece.notebook August 29, 2014 Agriculture Aegean Sea Ionian Sea Mediterranean Sea • Greek land was rocky, only 20­30% good for farming. • More than ½ of all Greeks were farmers • Only MEN could own property. • A landowner could… • Support himself/family • Buy helmets, shields, and swords. 3. Was considered UPPER CLASS The Geography of Ancient Greece.notebook More Agriculture • Landowners could serve in the army and defend their homeland. • In order to get more farmland, farmers had to go elsewhere and establish colonies. August 29, 2014 Resources/Highways of Water • Seas played an important role in the life of Ancient Greece. • Mediterranean­ South and the largest. • Aegean­ East • Ionian­ West • The "highways of water" linked most parts of Greece to each other. The Geography of Ancient Greece.notebook A Seafaring People Greeks became skilled sailors and shipbuilders. • Rowing ships for fighting • Sailing ships for trading Used the Seas for trading and a source of food. ­fish August 29, 2014 Trade/Commerce Resources/ Surpluses ­stone for building ­good harbors ­olive oil ­wine ­wool ­fine pottery The Geography of Ancient Greece.notebook Trade/Commerce Resources Lacked ­nuts ­figs ­cheese ­grain ­timber ­slaves ­animal hides August 29, 2014 The Earliest Greeks • Earliest Greek civilization started around 2000 B.C. • The 1st Greek civilization was built on the Peloponnesus. • 1st group of people called the Mycenaeans. • Culture featured: gold jewelry, bronze weapons, writing, fine pottery. • Their civilization collapsed around 1200 B.C. The Geography of Ancient Greece.notebook August 29, 2014 New Advances in Greek Culture • Greek culture flourished…thank you Phoenicians J • Phoenicians quickly spread their writing system. • (They had an alphabet) (22 letters) • The Greek alphabet later evolved into our own alphabet of 26 letters. • Greeks also learned about coins, literature and government. The Geography of Ancient Greece.notebook August 29, 2014 Pop Quiz • What is a peninsula? • How are the peninsula, isthmus, and Peloponnesus connected? • Why was it hard for farmers to grow crops in Greece? What did these conditions have farmers result in doing? • What are 2 resources Greeks had and 2 resources Greeks lacked? The Geography of Ancient Greece.notebook Pop Quiz • How did the 3 seas act as “highways of water” for the ancient Greeks? • What were the 1st Greeks called? • Name ONE thing their culture featured. • What group of people were able to spread their writing system and greatly impacted Greek culture? August 29, 2014
