World History: Geography of Ancient Greece Lesson

In this full World History lesson, students will explore how the landforms and seascapes of Ancient Greece shaped its society, politics, and cultural development. From rugged mountains and scattered islands to powerful naval trade and the rise of city-states, this video breaks down the essential geographic and cultural foundations of the Greek world.

Students will also learn about early influences from the Minoans, Mycenaeans, Phoenicians, and Dorians, and how those groups laid the groundwork for later Greek accomplishments in democracy, warfare, and architecture.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Geography of the Greek Peninsula and Aegean Sea

Importance of mountains, coastlines, and climate

Development of city-states instead of a unified empire

Cultural contributions from the Minoans, Mycenaeans, Phoenicians, and Dorians

Greek seafaring, trade, and trireme naval warfare

Early epics like the Iliad and Odyssey

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🎯 Lesson Objective:
Students will analyze how Greece’s geography influenced its development and evaluate the early cultural contributions that shaped Greek identity.

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