History Lesson - Introduction to the Ancient Greeks (Ryan)

History Lesson             Independent Study – Introduction to Ancient Greece

The geography of Greece aided the ancient civilization in advancement.  Greece is located between Europe and Asia; it has mountainous surface; and it has a coast of many bays and harbors. 

·         Draw the Greek peninsula – trace it from Atlas.

·         Place on the map four of the city-states of ancient Greece.

·         Describe how the topography of the Greek terrain fostered the independence of these city-states from one another. 

·          Explain how these geographical features affected the history of the people who lived in ancient Greece. 

·         Show the influence of geography upon Greek history by listing the following in a chart:  valleys, mountains, harbors, barren soil, nearness to sea, and nearness to Asia. Explain each features contribution to shaping the civilization.

Land Form                                                                  Main Influence

VALLEY
MOUNTAIN
HARBORS
BARREN SOIL
NEARNESS TO SEA NEARNESS TO COAST

·         Use the map of Texas to compare the size of Greece.