Focus: Where in Europe is Greece located? Ancient Greece Focus: Where in Europe is Greece located?

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Timeline of European history Neolithic Age “Stone Age” Before 3000 BCE Lasted 3.5 million years Iron Age 1050 BCE - 500 AD Archaic Greece - many cities are formed “Classical Antiquity” Bronze Age 3000 BCE to 1050 BCE Early civilization in Europe Middle Ages Europe, 476 AD to 1453 AD Dark Ages (476-800) Vikings (793-1066) The Renaissance (1300-1600) Long 19th Century Industrial revolution, romantic era, Victorian era, 1st and 2nd World Wars, Cold War Early Modern Period Europe, 1453 - 1789 Elizabethan Era, UK (1558 - 1603), enlightenment, NOW

The Bronze Age (3200 BCE - 1100 BCE) The Bronze Age is a historical period characterized by the use of bronze, proto-writing, and other early features of urban civilization. Bronze is created by melting copper and tin with other metals. Bronze was more durable than other materials at the time, so it was a highly valued trade item.

The Bronze Age (3200 BCE - 1100 BCE) Mesopotamia “Cuneiform” Bronze Age cultures differed in their development of writing. Archaeologists have determined that the earliest forms of writing are from Mesopotamia and Egypt. Archaeologists: the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains. Egyptian “Hieroglyphics”

The Bronze Age (3200 BCE - 1100 BCE) During the Bronze Age a number of cultures flourished on the islands of the Cyclades, in Crete and on the Greek mainland. They were mainly farmers, but trade across the sea, particularly in raw materials such as obsidian (volcanic glass) and metals, was growing.

Maps of ancient greece Think-pair-share: Why are maps important? Think about how you use them today and how those uses could be similar/difference from Ancient Greece. How would you know how to get somewhere you aren’t familiar with without a map?

Maps of ancient greece

The Geography of Ancient greece Greece lies on the crossroads of three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa Mainland greece forms a mountainous peninsula with deep valleys, and it is almost completely surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, east of Italy. Greece has more than 1400 islands and jagged coastlines. To the south is the long island of Crete. Each island has its own history, folklore, and customs, which contribute to the culture of the country as a whole. These Greek islands are tips of ancient underwater mountain ranges that shift and move because of forces inside the earth. The Geography of Ancient greece

The Climate of Greece has some variation, depending on whether you are on the mainland or the islands. Southern Greece (Crete and the Aegean Islands) have mild winters and long, dry summers. Northern Greece (Macedonia, Thessaly, and Thrace) have a moderate climate with cool summer temperatures and mild winters. Snow is common in the mountains The average January temperature in Athens is 10 degrees C, and in July is 28 degrees. Greece climate

The Geography of Ancient greece What effects do mountains have? They limit settlement because of the rugged terrain What effects do seas have? Port cities can be easily established. Means the Greeks could be great seafarers The Geography of Ancient greece

Ancient Greece The Ancient Greeks lived in many lands around the Mediterranean Sea, from Turkey to the south of France. They had close contacts with other peoples such as the Egyptians, Syrians, and Persians. The Greeks lived in separate city-states, but shared the same language and religious beliefs.

Activity - in partners! Complete the activity sheet, “Geography of Ancient Greece” Answer the questions on your computer, or in your notebook, but do #7 on the Venn Diagram worksheet.

Test your memory - key terms Which of the following terms do you remember? Neolithic Age Iron Age Bronze Age The first 2 forms of writing in Europe What is the capital of Greece? Describe the geography of Greece. Describe the climate of Greece. Compare and contrast Ancient and modern Greece