1. Geography of Greece

3. Geography of Greece
Based on these maps, what are two things we know about Greece’s geography?
Surrounded by the sea
Mostly mountainous

4. Mountainous Terrain Mountains cover 75% of Greece
Difficult to unite of all Greece
Hard to communicate
Travel was difficult
Small independent and culturally diverse city-states form
Polis Greek city-state (Athens, Sparta, Corinth)

5. Mountainous Terrain Only 20% of the land is arable
Arable Land that is suitable for farming
Not enough food to support a large population
Crops included grain, grapes, and olives
How would Greece have to support its growing populations?
Answer: Expand & Colonize other territories

6. The Sea Greece is a both a peninsula and an archipelago
Archipelago series of islands
Surrounded by the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas
Almost all settlements within 85 miles of the coast
Relied on sea for transportation & food
Irregular coastline makes Greece ideal for trading posts