1. Geography of Ancient Greece
Aim: How did the geography of ancient Greece create a suitable region for civilization?
Do Now: Other than a river, where else do you think ancient civilizations could grow that would offer similar circumstances?

2. Mountains and Sea Mediterranean Sea
Southern Europe mainland and 400 islands
Crete – largest island
Rhodes – east of Crete
Very mountainous region

3. Along the Coast Plains in east
Peninsula – area of land nearly surrounded by water
Harbor – sheltered place along a coast
Great for shipping and trade

4. Agriculture Little fertile land Hot and dry summers
Wet and windy winters
Olives and grapes
Sheep, goats, and cattle in mountains

5. Sailing Difficult travel over mountains Sailing important part of life
Trade for crops
Olive oil valuable trading source