1. Chapter 25: Geography and the Settlement of Greece

2. Essential Question  How did geography influence settlement and way of life in ancient Greece?

3. Preview Activity  How do you think the physical geography of Greece influenced where people settled and how they lived?

5. 25.2- Communities and Travel  The mountains and seas helped isolate ancient Greek communities  People traveled by land and sea

6. 25.3- Farming  Farming wasn’t easy, but people adapted  Farmers grew food for their families and raised animals  Shortage of good land caused conflict

8. 25.4- Starting Colonies  Ancient Greeks started colonies in other countries  Needed to make a lot of preparations before leaving to start a colony  Colonies spread Greek culture and allowed trade to flourish

10. 25.5- Trading  Much of mainland Greece relied on trade  Olive oil and pottery were exchanged for grain, timber, and metal

12. Post Assessment  How did geography influence settlement and way of life in ancient Greece?