1. Geography of Ancient Greece

2. Geography of the Greek World
No country called Greece in ancient times
Communities of Greek speakers scattered across coasts of Mediterranean Sea
Two Continents
Asia
Europe

4. A Rugged Land
Peninsula- body of land that extends into a body of water on three sides
Mainland Greece
Many other tinny peninsulas extend from the mainland
No major water sources inland (rivers, lakes)
2000 B.C.E. Greek speaking people entered these lands from the north

5. A Rugged Land Greece is divided by mountain ranges
Mountains are good for grazing sheep and goats
In between ranges narrow rock valleys and plains
Less than ¼ of land can be used to grow crops
Only fertile land was near the sea
Mountains isolated lowland communities
Independent spirit developed among the Greeks
Never united under a single government

6. Surrounded by the Sea Became sailors and merchants
Sea brought in contact from outside world
Easy access to water makes travel and trade with others easy
Became sailors and merchants
Contact with outside older world
North Africa and Asia

7. A Mediterranean Climate
Winter- mild and wet
Summer- hot and dry
Ideal for growing:
Olives
Trees
Grape vines
Olive oil and win became important trade goods

8. In your notes.. Copy down the chart and complete the directions
DIRECTIONS: Use information from “Greece Lightning (and Other Conditions)” and ”The Aegean World” map. Seven geographic features and predict what you think the impact of each would be on the development of Ancient Greece.
Characteristic
Impact
Positive or Negative?