Geography of Ancient Greece

Civilizations we have studied so far have all depended on what?

Greece is different:

No Major River

•Located at the ________ corner of _________.

The Sea

Greece is tied to the sea, which means what?

Long Coastline with many bays and inlets.

-Result: Great Harbors

Being so close to the Sea:

-Result: Expert Sailors and Traders

The Sea

Most people leaved near Coast region.

-Rich Soil and mild climate good for ???

Things they grew:

Independent Communities

divided Greece into many

different regions.

Very Hard to Unify Greece

Result: Hard to travel to other regions

Result: Cities had own way of doing things.

Way of Life

Climate of Greece: Pleasant

Rains during: Winter Months

Hot, Dry: Summer Months

Outdoor way of life:

Two Early Greek Civilizations

First Greek Civilization:

Minoan Minoan CivilizationCivilization

Minoan Civilization

Minoan Civilization

• King Minos

• Acquired wealth by: Trade

• Famous for:

Mycenae

• Most Powerful Greek City-State

• Could defend itself against any attack– 20 foot thick walls surround city

Major Action: Sent ships out to “plunder”