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Geography of Greece

Geography of Greece. Geography of Greece. Based on these maps, what are two things we know about Greece’s geography? Surrounded by the sea Mostly mountainous . Mountainous Terrain. Mountains cover 75% of Greece Difficult to unite of all Greece Hard to communicate Travel was difficult

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Geography of Greece

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  1. Geography of Greece

  2. Geography of Greece • Based on these maps, what are two things we know about Greece’s geography? • Surrounded by the sea • Mostly mountainous

  3. Mountainous Terrain • Mountains cover 75% of Greece • Difficult to unite of all Greece • Hard to communicate • Travel was difficult • Small independent and culturally diverse city-states form • Polis Greek city-state (Athens, Sparta, Corinth)

  4. Mountainous Terrain • Only 20% of the land is arable • Arable Land that is suitable for farming • Not enough food to support a large population • Crops included grain, grapes, and olives • How would Greece have to support its growing populations? • Answer: Expand & Colonize other territories

  5. The Sea • Greece is a both a peninsula and an archipelago • Archipelago series of islands • Surrounded by the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas • Almost all settlements within 85 miles of the coast • Relied on sea for transportation & food • Irregular coastline makes Greece ideal for trading posts

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