Chapter 9Section 1

Ancient Greece

Geography of GreeceDescribe the

geography of

Greece.

What are the names of the 3 seasthat surround Greece?

• Because Greece is surrounded by water on 3 sides, Greece would be called a

________________?

Greek communities saw themselves as separate countries instead of a united nation.

• What was the cause of this?

Why did the Greeks become excellent sailors and ship builders?

What does influenced mean? Use it in a sentence.

Who were the Minoans?

The MinoansA beautifulpalace

Painting of Minoanships

Who were the Mycenaeans?

What is the Greek word for city-state?

What does the classical age mean?

What is an acropolis?

What is an agora? What activities took place in the agora?

Independent Greek colonies developed around the Mediterranean area. Several results came from

interactions with these colonies. What are these?

Greek Trade Map

Olives and olive oil

Olive press

Jars held olive oil

Olives grew well in mountainous regions

Natural Disaster

Look on page 260to find out what

happened!!!

The island of Thera now called Santorini

After

Santorini Today

Summary