1. Ancient Greece Birthplace of Western Civilization

4. Greek Geography Ancient Greece sets on a Peninsula (water on three sides) Mediterranean Sea Many Islands River Valleys are scattered among mountainous terrain

13. Impact of Geography Excellent Sailors Trade is Crucial Isolated Communities: become very independent Rivalry among Greek communities creates warfare.

14. The Minoans Civilization on the Island of Crete Knossos Capital – huge palace structure Powerful Trading People Civilization disappeared – Destroyed by Tidal Wave? – Conquered by Mycenae?

23. The Mycenae The 1 st Greeks Fortified Cities, Surrounded by giant walls Warrior people Civilization collapses Greeks enter dark ages

25. The Polis: Center of Greek Life Polis: A town or city and its surrounding country side. Acropolis: meeting place for the people of the polis. – Surrounded by a wall, people went here in an attack. – Public buildings Agora: open area usually held a market

28. The Community Citizens with Rights: Adult Males ONLY Citizens with out rights: Women and Children Non-Citizens: Slaves or Foreigners All citizens had responsibilities to the state

30. Greek Military Hoplites: Heavily armed foot soldiers, fought as a unit Phalanx: Greek fighting unit, used shields to create a wall