Homework G-1 due tomorrow

Aim #1: How did geography and shape the culture and values of Ancient Greece? November 21, 2016 Do Now: What do you think of when you think of Ancient Greece?

I. Geographical Features Greece is composed of a Peninsula (size of Louisiana) and a series of 1,400 small islands in the Aegean and Ionian seas. Most of the population lives along the long, irregular coastline → many harbors

I. Geographical Features C. Greece’s interior contains small plains and river valleys surrounded by mountain ranges. Mountains make up ¾ of the total land area. Impact on Greek culture: Mount Olympus

II. Natural Resources Greece lacks crucial resources like timber and precious metals Only 20 % of the land is arable (suitable for farming), and irrigation is difficult. Impact on Greek Culture:

III. Climate Moderate Mediterranean climate → made it possible to grow olives, grapes and grains (staple crops of the civilization). Impact on Greek Culture:

Claim Of the geographic features of Greece we discussed, which one do you predict will be most important in shaping the history and culture of ancient Greece?