1. Who were the Ancient Greeks and why do we care today? p. 278 BP#4

2. How did Ancient Greece grow on a rocky peninsula?BP#4F Cons – Pros - Map of Greece

3. What were Greek “city states” and a polis? BP#4B Then (c. 1000 BC)Now

4. How did Ancient Greece grow on a rocky peninsula?BP#4F Cons - poor soil, few trees mts. made movement over land difficult rocky soil Pros – Grew olives/grapes Surrounded by water for fishing and trade Waters were good for transportation Map of Greece

5. What were Greek “city states” and a polis? BP#4B Then (c. 1000 BC) city states – had their own types of govts polis – capital of the city-states Now State – Texas capital - Austin polis Towns & villages farmlands Greek city-states US states

6. Athens v. Sparta BP#6