Geography
What landform is most prevalent in Greece?
mountains
How did the geography of ancient Greece affect inland travel and trade?
It made them nearly impossible.
How did water impact the people of Greece?
It brought them together.
Because of the small amount of land available for farming, what type of farming method did the ancient Greeks develop?
terrace farming
Grapes are grown on _____________________.
a vine
What is a small strip of land with water on both sides that connects two larger areas of land?
isthmus
What was the only way they could travel on land?
They had to use dirt paths.
How did the ancient Greeks use the sea?
The used it as:
source of food
a way to travel in order to trade
a source of new ideas
What were the main crops of the ancient Greeks (they survived in the dry climate)?
grapes and olives
Olives are grown on ___________________.
trees
What was Greece’s highest and most famous mountain and was said to be the home of Zeus and the other gods?
Mount Olympus
Why were rivers not a common way to travel?
The rivers were often dried up.
Through sea trade, who most likely introduced the Greeks to their alphabet?
The Phoenicians
What is an import?
It is a food or object brought in through trading because it cannot be obtained/cultivated in that country.
How did the soil and climate make farming difficult?
The soil was sandy and the climate was very dry.
What were sheltered places with deep water close to shore?
harbors
Because of the soil and dry climate, what percentage of the land was suitable for farming?
20%
YES OR NO: Did the sea ever bring the Greeks into conflict with one another?
Yes
What crops were imported into ancient Greece?
grains
What type of food was reserved for special occasions?
meat
Who was the god that watched over the sailors?
Poseidon
How did the geography affect the villagers' interaction with one another?
It caused them to be isolated from one another.
What allowed the ancient Greeks' sea trade to grow?
They were able to protect themselves on the sea.
In what area of ancient Greece was the majority of the farming done? (aside from terrace farming)
The plains
What would a meal in ancient Greece include?
olives
grapes
dried fish
vegetables
crusty bread