Geography of greece

Yr 7 PPT on geography of ancient greece

1. Geography of Ancient Greece

2. “The Greeks did not live on land but around a sea.”

3. The Sea In one sense, the Greeks did not live on land, but around a sea. Aegean, Ionian and Black Sea were important for trading. Trade important because they lacked natural resources.

4. The Land Rugged mountains covered ¾ of Ancient Greece. Greeks developed into small, independent communities based in valleys instead of one single government. Only a small portion of the land was suitable for farming. Could only support a small population.

5. Four major areas Mountain Hills – suitable for some Mediterranean crops (olives, sage) Coastal plain (suitable for fields) Coast

6. The Climate Moderate temperatures, which supported an outdoor life for many Greeks. Men spent much of their leisure time at outdoor public events. Would discuss public issues, exchange news, and take an active part in civic life (government)

7. Threats Greece is at a nexus of tectonic activity: African plate is moving northwards the European plate is moving southwards the Asian plate is moving westwards Active volcanoes, earthquakes and tidal waves are a significant threat