The Ancient Greeks

The Rise of City-States

Seat work
Students will quietly enter the room, find your seats and
discuss your three sticky notes on pages 300-305 with
your row group.
Central Question:

What kind of geography was at work in the development

of Greek culture and how did it affect how people used
land and settled on it? (3.5f)
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When were the Greek dark ages?
1100 B.C.750 B.C.
The basic political unit of ancient Greece was?
The polis also know as a city-state.

What did Greek settlers establish throughout the

Mediterranean?
Colonies which where city-states
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Introduction

Chapter Introduction
This chapter will introduce you to the Ancient
Greeks. You will learn about early Greek history,
society, and government.
Section 1: The Rise of City-States

Section 2: Greek Society and Economy

Section 3: Democracy in Athens
Section 4: Oligarchy in Sparta

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Key Ideas
Physical geography helped shape Greek life and
culture.
The basic political unit of ancient Greece was the
city-state.
Early Greek history was marked by frequent
warfare among small city-states.

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What are some important features

of Greek geography?

mountain ranges

limited farm land

the sea

Mediterranean climate

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How did geography influence

the ancient Greeks?
Greek Geographic Features and Their Influence
Mountains

Limited
Land

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Sea

Climate

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Ancient Greece: Early History

2000 B.C.

Minoan civilization spreads to Greece.

1600 B.C.1100 B.C.

Advanced Mycenaean kingdoms trade bronze

weapons and pottery.
1100 B.C.750 B.C.
Culture declines during the dark age.
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What was the importance of the Iliad

and the Odyssey to the Greeks?
The Iliad and the Odyssey

The Iliad and the Odyssey were

very important stories to Greek
culture.

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Ancient Greece: The City-States

The polis included the people of the community, the city
and surrounding area, and its government.
On the acropolis, or high city, the important activities of
government and religion took place.
Greek settlers established city-states throughout the
Mediterranean.

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Diversity Among the City-States

Why was the small size of the polis important?

What kinds of governments did

the city-states have?

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The city-state became one of

the most important features of Greek culture.
What evidence supports this idea?
Evidence of Importance of City-State

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