Bell Ringer 11/13: 1. Greece is located on the southern tip of which peninsula? (pg. 247) 2. What is a peninsula? (pg. R65) Homework: Geography of Greece Questions

Ancient Greece Geography and Vocabulary B.C.E.

Front: Agora Back: (common noun) An outdoor market place

Front: aristocracy Back: (noun) A form of government controlled by a few wealthy people

Front: democracy Back: (noun) A form of government that is ruled by the people Sound familiar?

Front: philosopher Back: (noun) Someone who strives to extend human knowledge

Front: mercenary Back: (noun) A hired soldier

Front: myth Back: (noun) A story made up to explain the mysteries of nature and life

Front: immortal Back: (adjective) The ability to live forever

Front: plunder Back: (noun or verb) Goods seized during battle or the act of seizing goods during a battle

Ancient Greece Geography

Geography Greece is a peninsula: An area of land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides -Ionian Sea -Aegean Sea -Mediterranean Sea

Geography Weather Conditions:Greece is very arid and dry. They grew things that thrive in heat and humidity such as wheat, barley, olives and grapes. Built terraces to help farm on the mountains

Geography Very mountainous:This made it very hard for the Greek communities to interact and unify Led to the formation of city- states This led to fierce rivalries such as Athens vs. Sparta!

Why do you think being mountainous causes such rivalries? Think-Pair-Share:

If it was difficult to travel and trade because of the geography and rivalries, how did they trade? Think-Pair-Share:

Geography So they took to the seas: Hundreds of bays to provide safe harbor for ships Developed an awesome navy for fighting and trading Traded olive oil, wine, and marble Returned with grains, metals, and ideas That’s a Trireme!

Geography:

Zeus wants you to RAPP read! Read your book…do not ask to go to the restroom or go to the library!