A mountain is a natural elevation of the land. A mountain is larger than a hill.

A mountain range is a series of mountains or natural elevations of the land.

A hill is a small natural elevation of the land. A hill is smaller than a mountain.

A river is a large, natural stream of water that usually flows into a larger body of water.

A basin is a round, low area of land surrounded by a higher area of land. It is shaped like a shallow bowl. A basin can be on land or on the ocean floor.

A lake is a body of inland water completely surrounded by land on all sides.

An island is an area of land completely surrounded by water on all sides.

A valley is an area of low land between mountains or large hills.

A plain is a large area of flat land free from forests and mountains.

A canyon is a narrow valley or chasm with steep cliff walls.

A desert is a barren land area containing little or no vegetation.

A peak is the highest part of a mountain.

Grassland is an ecosystem whose dominant species are various types of grass.

Greece: A Moment of Excellence video sheet
World of the Greeks Map (what bodies of water surround Greece)
Greek Gods and Oracles crossword puzzle
12 Major Greek Gods Information (see below)

Quiz dates are:

Block H: Friday, November 30th
Block B, C, and D: Monday, December 3rd

Directions: Match the correct description with the corresponding names of the Gods.

Apollo Demeter Dionysus Hera Artemis Zeus Ares Poseidon Hermes Athena Aphrodite Hephaestus

Goddess of beauty and love
God of fire and artisans
Goddess of wisdom and patron of household crafts
Zeus’ wife and the protector of marriage, children, and the home
God of the oceans and seas
God of orators, protector of thieves, messenger to the mortals
God of the sun and and patron of music, archery, and medicine
Goddess of the moon, guardian of cities and women, “huntress”
Ruler and king of all Gods, God of the weather
God of fertility, joyous life, and wine
God of war and combat
Goddess of crops and giver of grains and fruits

See me if you have any questions. Good Luck!

Below is the list of the social and economic indicators that you must be able to define in YOUR OWN WORDS!

Nation

❒ Country
❒ Government
❒ Political leader

People

❒ Population
❒ Ethnic group(s)
❒ Religion(s)
❒ Language(s)
❒ Literacy
❒ Fertility
❒ Life expectancy
❒ Infant mortality

Economy

❒ GDP per capita
❒ Poverty