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Geography of Greece. The Geography and History of Greece. Balkan Peninsula. Greece is located on the Balkan Peninsula Peninsula - A piece of land bordered by water on all three sides and is connected to the mainland On your map, label the Balkan Peninsula and shade it green. Your Map.
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Geography of Greece The Geography and History of Greece
Balkan Peninsula • Greece is located on the Balkan Peninsula • Peninsula- A piece of land bordered by water on all three sides and is connected to the mainland • On your map, label the Balkan Peninsulaand shade it green Your Map
Anatolian Peninsula (Asia Minor) • The westernmost part of Asia • The modern-day country of Turkey • Controlled shipping from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea • On your map label the Anatolian Peninsula and shade it red Anatolian Peninsula Your Map
Crete • The largest and most populous Greek island • Located in the Aegean Sea • About 160 miles long and 40 miles wide • A very important trading center • On your map, label Crete and shade it orange Crete!
Aegean Sea • Located between Greece and the Anatolian Peninsula • Over 1,000 islands • Archipelago- A chain or cluster of islands • On your map, label the Aegean Sea and shade it blue
Ionian Sea • Borders the west part of Greece • Contains the Ionian Islands • On your map, label the Ionian Sea and shade it blue
Black Sea • On your map, label and shade the Black Sea Your Map
Mediterranean Sea • The Mediterranean Sea links 3 continents: • Europe, Africa, and Asia • Connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Strait of Gibraltar • Label the Mediterranean Sea on your map and shade it blue Your Map
Mt. Olympus • The highest mountain in Greece • 9,500 feet tall • Home of the 12 Olympian Gods of Greek of Mythology • On your map, label Mt. Olympus • http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view/assetGuid/A2156E2F-411E-4EFA-BE83-CA68B5BE5C53
Athens • The capital and largest city of Greece • Named after the Greek Goddess “Athena” • The birthplace of Democracy • Today, over 3 million people live in Athens • On your map, label the city of Athens
Sparta • Located along the Eurotas River • A dominant military power in Ancient Greece • On your map, label the city of Sparta
Wrapping Up • Finish labeling and coloring your map. YOU MUST HAVE: • Balkan Peninsula • Aegean Sea • Ionian Sea • Mediterranean Sea • Black Sea • Crete • Mt. Olympus • Athens • Sparta • Anatolian Peninsula