Aim: How Did Geography Impact the Development of Ancient Greece Aim: How Did Geography Impact the Development of Ancient Greece? Homework: Complete the Historical Task on the Handout Write a letter to a family member that just moved to Greece and explain the problems you face at your farm.

DO NOW: Where would you live? Directions: Review the map and then answer the questions that appear below. Be sure to explain your answers. Questions for discussion: 1. What geographic features are represented by the map? Where would you prefer to live? ~ Explain the reason for your choice. C A B Mountains Plain Sea

An Introduction to Greece http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmZTkSK1S9c

Geography of Greece Greece is a small country in Europe near the Mediterranean Sea. The main part of Greece in on a peninsula. Peninsula- body of land surrounded by water on three sides. The rest of Greece is made up of islands.

Greek people were separated by Geographic Influence Greek people were separated by mountains and water

Technology Results from Necessity Since Greek coastal cities were sandwiched between the ocean and the sea, they developed an awesome navy for trading and fighting.

Rugged mountains terrain and rocky soil limited farmland Geographic Influence Rugged mountains terrain and rocky soil limited farmland

Geographic Influence Mild climate and excellent harbors Greeks depended on sea for trade

Geographic Influence Trade led to Cultural Diffusion

2. How have the following geographic features influenced the development of ancient Greece? a. Mountains, b. Climate, c. Resources, d. Seas. 3. Which of these geographic features of ancient Greece would you consider the most important? Explain your answer. 4. Was geography a force that unified or divided the ancient Greeks? Why? Geographic Influence

• fine cheese made of goat’s milk • timber • wild game RESOURCES • grain • fine cheese made of goat’s milk • timber • wild game • wool of sheep = cloth MOST IMPORTANT CROPS • olives  = oil • grapes = wine • clay = pottery Geographic Influence Resources and Crops

Effects of Geography Seafaring tradition:   reliance on navy and fleets for power and protection Sea provided link to trade and cultural exchange with Mediterranean communities Isolationism:  protection but lack of effective communication Greece was organized into polis (independent city states) separated by seas and rugged mountains Emergence of dominant city states (Athens, Sparta)