Write 5 inferences about how the geography of Greece would affect the people ‘s lives that lived here. Finish Greece

1. Write 5 inferences about how the geography of Greece would affect the people ‘s lives that lived here. • Finish Greece Vocabulary

6. G E O G R A P H Y

7. Where on Earth is Greece?

8. Greece is located on a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea. Greece is almost completely surrounded by water. Many islands can be found around the peninsula. *

9. From Petal Middle School To Greece Buckle your seat belt!!

10. Notetaking Key word or idea Notes- abbreviated (main idea) • Geography • Located-peninsula- extends into Mediterranean Sea-- islands

12. Find the latitude of Greece– Us? Does latitude or longitude effect weather?

13. Location: • Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey • Continent: • Europe • Size: • slightly smaller than Alabama • Climate: • temperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers • Terrain: • mostly mountains with ranges extending into sea as peninsulas or chains of islands *

14. Notetaking • Geography of Greece • Located-peninsula- extends into Mediterranean Sea • Location- continent-- Europe borders Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea and Mediterranean Sea • Size- slightly smaller than Mississippi • Climate-temperate; mild, wet winters; hot, dry summers • Terrain: mostly mountains – extending into sea as peninsulas or chains of islands Key word or idea Notes- abbreviated (main idea)

15. Much of Greece was rocky and barren and bad for agriculture. **9 out of 10 acres, Most Greeks lived along the coast where the soil was good for farming. There were many mountains and valleys. The climate was hot and dry, and rainfall was limited to the winter months. What problems did these conditions cause for farming? Not much fertile land Not enough water during Growing season *

16. Farming in ancient Greece was difficult due to the limited amount of good soil, rivers dried up in the summer, and the land was covered in mountains. It is estimated that only twenty percent of the land was usable for growing crops. The main crops were barley, grapes, and olives. *

17. Key word or idea Notes- abbreviated (main idea) • farming Difficult: little farmland rivers dried up in summer mountains Main crops: barley, grapes, olives

18. The Greeks had more problems compared to the other civilization when it came to farming!!!!! Because of the issue with farming, what did the Greeks do??? Trade by sea *

19. Key word or idea Notes- abbreviated (main idea) • Farming • Trade: Difficult: little farmland rivers dried up in summer mountains Main crops: barley, grapes, olives Forced to rely on trade for food Developed into separate city-states

20. Geography of Greece

21. the Greeks came to rely upon trade with other countries for food, building supplies, and other goods. What can we infer because the Greeks lived separated by mountains? Do you think they thought of themselves as one united country or separate cities? Justify your answer

22. Land and city-states

23. Even though they thought of themselves as separate city-states, what attributes did they have in common? Page 169 Minoan Civilization: • From 3,000-1100 B. C. • Lived on the island of Crete • Developed great sea trade • Developed great culture • Art and Agriculture

25. Mycenaens Page 170 • lived on mainland • reached height of power around 1400 B. C. • gained much power through trade

26. Mycenae

27. Corinth

28. Civilization- a culture that builds cities and has achievements in art, literature, science, and technology. Roles of Men, Women, and Children The ancient Greeks were very proud of their city-state! The ancient Greeks were thinkers. They loved to talk. They honored their gods and respected honor. They loved beauty, music, literature, drama, philosophy, politics and art. *

29. Key word or idea Notes- abbreviated (main idea) • civilization ************ • Daily Life: a culture that 1. builds cities 2. has achievements in art, literature, science, and technology *********************************** proud of city-state Loved to talk, think Loved beauty, music, literature, drama, philosophy, politics art Honor- IMPORTANT Honored gods,

30. What is another word for city-state? polis Most city states were laid out according to the same plan. X X X temple * * *Markets acropolis * agora * X * * * refuge X X X GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS X Most city-states- built around an acropolis, a large hill where city residents could seek shelter in times of war. *

31. Key word or idea Notes- abbreviated (main idea) • City-state ************ Called polis built around an acropolis, a large hill Agora– meeting/market place ***********************************

32. HomerNo one is exactly sure who Homer was.  Theories abound, and some even think he never existed.  Regardless, he is traditionally recognized as the original creator of two epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey.  *

33. 2 epic poems: • Illiad • Odyssey (Odysseus) • Myths written by Homer • probably a minstrel - a man who traveled constantly, singing songs and telling stories TROJAN WAR • Struggle between Greece and Troy

34. Trojan Horse- • Greeks could not defeat Troy because of the walls and fortifications • Built a giant horse and offered it as a gift • Trojans carried horse inside their city gates SURPRISE!! • warriors hidden inside • During the night the soldiers climbed out • and opened the gate to let the soldiers in

35. Mythology- Homer’s Odyssey

36. 3 Types of Government A monarchy is a type of government with one ruler or king oligarchy- . a type of government in which a small group of citizens control decision-making DEMOCRACY– A type of government in which citizens vote to make government decisions *

37. Key word or idea Notes- abbreviated (main idea) • government ************ 3 types: decisions made by…. 1. monarchy- one person 2. oligarchy- few rich citizens 3. democracy- citizens vote ***********************************

38. Birth of Democracy

39. Draw this comparison map in your folder. Add circles as needed. Compare Athens & Sparta using pages 199-204/ 207-209 Boys (5) educated P.E., art, history Women- better treated/ own land SPARTA ATHENS

40. Spartan warriors

41. Two Greek Cities Sparta and *

42. SPARTA In 700 B. C. Sparta covered most of southern Peloponnesus. Sparta had a agora which was a place in Greek cities used both as a marketplace and a s a meeting place. Sparta unlike Athens was very concerned with its Military?!?!?!??! *

43. Sparta’s people dedicated most of their lives to making a strong polis or city-state. Children were expected to to do their part also At age 7 boys and girls began training!!!!!! Boys spent some time learning to read a write but spent Most of their time training. Girls practiced running and throwing spears. Girls didn’t become soldiers but trained to strong mothers???!!!! *

44. ATHENS Life in Athens was different than life in Sparta. Girls did not practice sports, they were told to see little, hear little and ask no questions. Girls stayed at home and helped their mothers. Boys worked each day with their fathers in the fields or on pottery or stone-working shops. *

45. The Acropolis in Athens *

46. If parents could afford to they sent male children to school After school they would practice wrestling or boxing at a local gymnasium before returning home. Government in Athens All of Athens energy was not spent on building a strong army In early years Athens’ government was a monarchy Then, the government became an oligarchy *

47. Most of Athens’ early leaders were members of Noble families that were rich and powerful Poorer citizens demanded to have a part in the government!!!! A democracy was formed Democracy combines two Greek words meaning “ rule by the people “ The democracy allowed all the people to be involved!!!

48. Flow Map 400 B.C. Few Citizens Controlled Poor citizens revolted Rule by one person (king) Only few rich people Monarchy Oligarchy Demanded rights Assembly took control Citizens voted Democracy All free Men voted Common people had some say free men only No women or slaves Not Equal

49. Pericles Athenian Leader Made sure that poor as well as rich could take part in government Citizens served on assemblies & Jury– fairer trials *

50. Key word or idea Notes- abbreviated (main idea) • government ************ • Athen’s government 400 B.C. oligarchy (few rich ruled) Poor citizens revolted Assembly took control Democracy- all free men voted 3 types: decisions made by…. 1. monarchy- one person 2. oligarchy- few rich citizens 3. democracy- citizens vote ***********************************