Greece Geography Notes
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Greece Geography Notes
Essential Questions How did Solon reform Greece? What is the difference between a direct and an
indirect democracy? How did the climate affect daily life in Ancient
Greece? Why did the Greeks establish colonies? What were Athens and Sparta?
Location Peninsula between the Aegean and Mediterranean
Seas Within sailing distance of the Fertile Crescent and
Egypt promoted contacts for trade and ideas
Deep Harbors Supported merchants and traders Exported wine, olive oil, and marble Imported grains and metals Cultural diffusion evidence of Greek culture and
influence throughout the Mediterranean region
Mountainous Terrain Development of city-states rather than a central
government Poor farmland pushed people to colonize land
outside of Greece Greeks established colonies on the shores of the
Mediterranean and Black Seas Greek colonies were established to ease overcrowding
in mainland Greece Dependence on trade
Mild Climate Public life outdoors, where people discussed issues
and news
Greece Government Notes
Types of Government
Monarchy a king or monarch rules
Aristocracy government ruled by a small group of noble, land-owning families
Types of GovernmentDemocracy Rule by the people
Indirect citizens elect representatives who rule according to the people
Direct citizens rule directly and not through representatives
Oligarchy government is ruled by a few powerful people
Greek Reformers - Draco 621 B.C.E. - he wrote the first Greek legal code It dealt with contracts and property ownership The result was more conflicts between aristocrats
and the poor
Greek Reformers - Solon 594 B.C.E. - he was chosen to lead the government
to stop civil war He outlawed slavery and ruled that all citizens can
participate in assembly Created beneficial economic reforms Neglected land reforms so the fighting between classes continued
Athens vs. Sparta Activity
Athens vs. Sparta Clear your desks of everything and remember that
this is an INDEPENDENT activity! Based on what you might know about ancient
Athens and Sparta: if you think you would have rather lived in Athens,
come to the front of the room if you think you would have rather lived in Sparta, go
to the back of the room.
Athens vs. Sparta Now, we will read several sections of information
about each of these two city-states. After a section on each is read, if you would like to
change where you live you may. If you want to stay, don’t move. Be prepared to defend either choice.
We will continue until all topics are covered and everyone is living where they choose.