Ancient Greece Geography
Greece geography is called ....
What is a peninsula?
The only people allowed to vote in ancient Greece.
Who are men born in Greece could vote.
Name one of the human resources that ancient Greeks had?
Shipbuilders, fishermen, farmers
What were two challenges faced by Greek farmers?
1) Lack of farm land 2) Water was scarce 3) They weren't able to grow many crops 4) It was hard to claim land
What has inspired the design of many American buildings today?
Greek architecture
Ancient Greeks farmed here.
What are hillsides?
The men in ancient Greece got together and voted like this
What is they voted yes or no by raising their hand?
Name a natural resource that ancient Greece had?
Fish, large rocks
The ancient Greeks gave us one of the best contests in the world that we still celebrate every four years. What is it called?
The Olympics
These make up most of Greece's geography
What are rocky hills and mountains?
Why did the American founding fathers like the Greek form of Direct Democracy?
They wanted a land where the people ruled.
Name a capital resource that the ancient Greece had?
Fishing nets, shovel, wood, hammer
What did architects of ancient Greece use in the construction of their buildings?
columns
Greece is located near this body of water
What is The Mediterranean Sea?
Ancient Greek men voted on their own rules and laws. This form of government is called what?
Direct Democracy
What is a natural resource that travelers from Asia brought to ancient Greece and eventually became a treasured crop?
Lemons
What were some crops farmers grew?
They grew grapes and olives.
Name one of the most famous buildings on Earth built as a temple to honor Athena, the goddess of wisdom.
What is the Parthenon?
Four different ways the ancient Greeks adapt to their environment
What are farming, fishing, trade, and shipbuilding?
Government in the United States is based on the ancient Greek idea of what?
Government by the people.
What capital resource was used for storing oil and wine and was decorated by the ancient Greeks?
Greek urns or jugs
What animals did they raise?
They raised sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens.
Name two contributions made by the ancient Greeks?
What are Columns, pottery, the Olympics, and Direct Democracy?