Farming
Colonies
Travel, etc
Potpourri
100

Why could the Greeks not grow much food?

The mountains

100

Name one country the Ancient Greeks colonies

Ionia, Italy, Spain, France, and countries in Africa

100

Why were Ancient Greek civilizations isolated from one another? 

the mountains made it difficult for them to communicate 
100
What is the definition of a peninsula? 

A piece of land with water on three sides 

200

The Ancient Greeks raised these animals

Sheep and Goats

200

True or false: Ancient Greek colonizers had to follow the laws of the lands they colonized

False

200

True or false: all people in ancient Greece rode horses

false, only the wealthy could afford horses

200

What helped Ancient Greek sailors steer their ships? 

The stars 

300

Because of the mountains the Greeks could not raise which animal?

Cows

300

Ancient Greek colonizers looked for two things when finding land to colonize, name one

Natural harbors or good farmland

300

Explain what an inn in ancient Greece offered 

Only a room to sleep. No bedding, food, or anything else. 

300

Which type of animal lays eggs: mammals or reptiles?

Reptiles

400

Name two crops the Greeks COULD grow

Olives, grapes, barley, nuts

400

Why did the Ancient Greeks need to find new colonies?

Because the population growth meant there was not enough farmland 

400

Why did Greek communites sometmes fight each other?

They wanted more land

400

What is Ms. Weber's favorite snack? 

Flamin' hot fries
500

Greeks typically made cheese from the milk of what animal(s)

Goats, Sheep

500

What is an oracle? 

An oracle in Ancient Greece was a religious figure who could talk to the Gods

500

Why did ancient Greek communites trade?

To get things they needed that they did not have access to in Greece

500

How can you test if a cake is done? 

Put a knife/fork/chopstick in the middle and if it comes out clean it is done.

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