Who were the Ancient Greeks and why do we care today? p. 278 BP#4
How did Ancient Greece grow on a rocky peninsula?BP#4F Cons – Pros - Map of Greece
What were Greek “city states” and a polis? BP#4B Then (c BC)Now
How did Ancient Greece grow on a rocky peninsula?BP#4F Cons - poor soil, few trees mts. made movement over land difficult rocky soil Pros – Grew olives/grapes Surrounded by water for fishing and trade Waters were good for transportation Map of Greece
What were Greek “city states” and a polis? BP#4B Then (c BC) city states – had their own types of govts polis – capital of the city-states Now State – Texas capital - Austin polis Towns & villages farmlands Greek city-states US states
Athens v. Sparta BP#6