How Greece's land caused isolation
Why were Greece's cities isolated?
Because of the mountains that separated them and the sea
What effects did sailing have on the Ancient Greeks?
they became outstanding sailors
What major crops were grown in Ancient Greece?
Grapes and olives
Why did Greek communities start colonies?
to find more places for crops to be grown and be sent back to main land
What is a polis?
A city state
Why was farming in Greece difficult?
Not many possible spaces for farmland
What were three goods from Mainland Greece that were traded?
Olive oil wine pottery
What animals did most Ancient Greeks raise
Sheep and goat
What were three things the Greeks looked for in potential sites for a colony?
Natural Harbor, Good farming land, no natives
What is a direct democracy?
When the citizens directly propose laws or argue for laws
What did the Greeks do to successfully farm in Greece?
plant crops that don't need a lot of land and farmed animals that don't need much grazing land
What were Greek ships built of?
wood
What is a representative democracy
When the citizens vote on a representative to argue for their ideals
Why were Greek ships considered to be slow?
To carry more supplies and goods
Was it easy to navigate Greek ships? Why or why not?
No, because they would not have compasses or charts