Geography of Ancient Greece Aim: How did the geography of ancient Greece create a suitable region for civilization? Do Now: Other than a river, where else do you think ancient civilizations could grow that would offer similar circumstances?

Mountains and Sea Mediterranean Sea Southern Europe mainland and 400 islands Crete – largest island Rhodes – east of Crete Very mountainous region

Along the Coast Plains in east Peninsula – area of land nearly surrounded by water Harbor – sheltered place along a coast Great for shipping and trade

Agriculture Little fertile land Hot and dry summers Wet and windy winters Olives and grapes Sheep, goats, and cattle in mountains

Sailing Difficult travel over mountains Sailing important part of life Trade for crops Olive oil valuable trading source