2. Greek Geography Surrounded by three seas; Ionian Sea, the Aegean Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. It’s no wonder that the ancient Greeks were such great sailors!

3. Greek Geography Greece could never unite under one single government because the land was divided by large mountains. Because of this, the development of city-states (polis) in regions such as the Balkan Peninsula and the Peloponnesus Peninsula arose.

4. How Geography affects Greek development The land was not arable, farmable, which made it difficult for the Greeks to farm. They did not have enough food to support the growing population. They turned to trading and colonization to overcome the lack of food. Because of this, Greek culture was spread throughout the Mediterranean Region and they began to use money to trade.

5. In early times there was no money. People exchanged goods or services-barter system. Coins were invented when trade developed on the water ways. It spread to each city-state and all of the Greek colonies. Each place made their own coins based on weights and measures How Geography affects Greek development

6. Barter system GONE- Hello $$$$ People from another city-state who wanted to trade would go to a money changer. The money changer would use the system of weights and measures to exchange the coins.

7. QUESTION? How did the geography affect the expansion of the Greek civilization? A: They had to support a large population but the land was not arable so they used the water ways that surrounded them to trade with others and colonize land that was good for farming.

8. How Geography affects Greek development City-States were built to support a trade economy and to encourage active citizenship. EX: The meeting places were built on fortified hilltops called an Acropolis. They were the heart or center of life in these city states, which included temples and government buildings. Its high location also served as the last stronghold when the city came under attack.

9. Greek Culture & Mythology Greeks created myths, or stories that are passed down about their gods. Therefore, the Greeks were Polytheistic because they had many Gods and Goddesses. These Gods and Goddesses had human qualities such as love, hate, jealousy, etc.; and were a rowdy bunch that interfered with human relationships. The Greeks used the Gods and Goddesses to explain nature and human feelings.

10. Greek Culture & Mythology Greek Gods and Goddesses

11. The Greeks had great fun telling stories about this magical family who ruled the heavens. The Greeks believed their gods could help or hinder them. It was important to keep the gods happy The ancient Greeks built temples to honor their many gods. They visited two or three temples each day, seeking advice and guidance. They left behind small gifts as offerings. Greek Mythology & Culture

12. Greek Gods and Goddesses

13. Zeus Zeus was the king of all the Greek gods. Hera was his wife. King of the sky God: Ruler of the gods Many wives Many kids Hera (main wife) Personality: Varied

14. Hera Wife of Zeus Job: Queen of the gods Personality: Extremely jealous

15. Athena Daughter of Zeus Born from Zeus’s head Job: Goddess of wisdom Personality: Wise, gentle

16. Apollo Son of Zeus Twin of Artemis God of reason, music, light Personality: Peaceful unless someone was upsetting his mother.

17. Artemis Daughter of Zeus Apollo’s twin sister Job: Goddess of the hunt Personality: Pitiless

18. Aphrodite Parents: Unknown Job: Goddess of love Personality: Moody Aphrodite could be kind or merciless. When her son, Eros, shot his little arrows into an unwary victim, that victim fell in love with the very next person they saw!

19. QUIZ YOURSELF Q. What seas surrounded Greece? A.Ionian, Mediterranean, Aegean Seas Q. Why did the Greeks turn to trading and colonizing? A.Because the land was not arable. Q. What system did the Greeks get rid of when they began making coins? A.Barter system Q. What was the meeting places that was built on fortified hilltops called? A. Acropolis

20. Q. What are stories that are passed down about their gods called? A.Myths Q. Who was king of all the Greek gods.? A.Zeus Q. Who was the Goddess of wisdom? A.Athena Q. Who was the Goddess of the hunt? A. Artemis QUIZ YOURSELF