Landforms
What is a peninsula?
An area of land almost surrounded by water and connected by a narrow strip.
What sea almost completely surrounds Greece?
The Mediterranean Sea
What kind of land was hard to find in Greece?
Flat farmland
What were small Greek communities called?
City-States
What type of landform is Greece mostly made of?
Peninsulas and islands
Why are no places in Greece far from the sea?
Because Greece has many islands and coastline
Why was farming difficult in Ancient Greece?
Because of Mountains
Why did city-states develop separately?
Because mountains separated them
What natural feature covers much of mainland Greece?
Mountains
How many islands does Greece have?
1,400
What were the islands of Greece mostly made of?
Mountain peaks
What did each city-state develop on its own?
Customs, beliefs, and ways of life
Why were there natural barriers in Ancient Greece?
Why did Greeks spend a lot of time on the water?
For fishing and trading
What two activities did Greece depend on because farming was limited?
Farming and Trading
Why did city-states often fight each other?
They were very different
What percent of Greece was suitable for farming?
About 1/5
What did Greece’s coastline create many of?
Natural Harbors
What caused small areas of farmland between mountains?
The mountainous terrain
How did geography affect relationships between city-states?
It kept them separated and independent