1. 1/27/09 BR- Who wrote the epic poems the Illiad and the Odyssey Today: What is a Greek?

2. Homework –Hand In Now! Pick up your new Greek book. Read chapter 1 1.Where in the world is Greece? How would I find it on a map? 2.How would you describe the geography of Greece? 3.How did Greece’s geography impact its development?

3. Chapter 1 Concepts 1.What were some things that Greek communities had in common? 2.What challenges did the mountainous terrain pose for the Greeks? 3.What role did the sea play in the life and economy of ancient Greeks 4.What problems might the Greeks have encountered when the different communities met for sporting events or festivals? 5.What are some pros and cons of Greeks living in separate communities

4. Homework: Read Chapter 2 and identify any Greek gods on a piece of paper. For example: –Hermes: messenger of the gods.