1. what geographical features do you see? include features that are named and un- named. (i found at...

1. What geographical features do you see? Include features that are named and un-named. (I found at least 5!)

2. How do you think the location of Greece affected the people and the civilization? (at least 3 reasons)

3. How do you think the geographical features affected the people and the civilization? (at least 3 reasons)

Greece's Geographic Setting 

Greece's Geographic SettingMajor Geographical Features  

Greece's Geographic SettingMajor Geographical Features   1. peninsulas        

Greece's Geographic SettingMajor Geographical Features   1. peninsulas         - no part of Greece is far from the               sea       - lots of natural harbors

     2. mountains         - most of the islands are really mountain             peaks

     2. mountains         - most of the islands are really mountain            peaks         - only 1/5 of Greece has land good for               farming        

    2. mountains         - most of the islands are really mountain            peaks         - only 1/5 of Greece has land good for               farming     3. islands          - lots of islands spread throughout the               sea         

    2. mountains         - most of the islands are really mountain            peaks         - only 1/5 of Greece has land good for               farming     3. islands          - lots of islands spread throughout the               sea         - little patches of land between the                   mountains were like "land islands" that            isolated people

How does geography of Greece affect the civilization? 

How does geography of Greece affect the civilization?    1. Greeks became traders and sailors, very          few farmers. 

How does geography of Greece affect the civilization?    1. Greeks became traders and sailors, very          few farmers.    2. Lots of small, isolated communities                  because islands and mountains made                communication difficult.  

How does geography of Greece affect the civilization?    1. Greeks became traders and sailors, very          few farmers.    2. Lots of small, isolated communities                  because islands and mountains made                communication difficult.   3. Each community developed its own beliefs        and customs.

How does geography of Greece affect the civilization?    1. Greeks became traders and sailors, very          few farmers.    2. Lots of small, isolated communities                  because islands and mountains made                communication difficult.   3. Each community developed its own beliefs        and customs.   4. There was lots of fighting among the               city-states.