Ancient Greece 6.46 Geography and Influence *

Geography of Greece located in southern eastern Europe The two largest areas are Attica and Pelopennesus There are more than 400 neighboring islands *

Peloponnesus The southern tip of the Greek mainland A large peninsula Mountainous region ringed by a thin band of fertile land Sparta is located here *

Economy of Ancient Greece Barley & Wheat were grown to make bread Grapes and olives were easy to grow in rocky and hilly areas Sailing was popular way to trade goods *

Olive Oil Most valuable Greek product was olive oil Good for cooking Good for flavoring food Used for lamp fuel Used for body lotion Greeks sold the Olive Oil to get other goods that they could not produce *

Impact of Geography Protection Easy to trade Solid fishing industry Specialized crops- grapes, olives, etc. Excellent for sailing Difficult for agriculture Tough to travel across land Inconsistent climate Very spread out Few rivers *

The importance of the seas Main source of food through fishing industry Most important routes for trade and travel will be the seas Military will depend on sailing the seas to expand the Greek empire Communication *

Minoan and Mycenaean Influence 1250 BC

Greece Influence 600 BC ----- Meeting Notes (2/18/16 09:45) -----

Compare and contrast On your map (use 2 different colors), circle the areas ofGreek influence for both 1250 BC and 600 BC. Question: Why do you think that the area of influence was significantly greater in 600 BC?