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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”