Location
Where exactly is Greece located?
Greece occupies the Balkan peninsula and surrounding islands on the southern edge of europe.
Why is it difficult to live in a n area with a lot of mountains?
Difficult Travel, Trade, Communication; city states become enemies instead of allies due to isolation and limited farmland.
Natural Resources
Grapes, Olives, Grain, Stone, Lamb, Sheep, Goat, Fish
Why are there not many harbors in greece even though it is basically surrounded by water?
Because Greece is 3/4 mountains and so it has HIGH ELEVATION!
What other civilizations existed during the time of Ancient Greece?
Egyptians (SOUTH), Etruscans and Romans (WEST), Persians (EAST), Phoenicians (SOUTHEAST)
What is a peninsula?
A piece of land surrounded by water on 3 sides
How can living in a mountainous area be good?
You can spot enemies easily and be ready to battle or evacuate.
Capital Resources
Wool, Olive Oil, Wine, Pottery, Buildings, Sculpture, Ships
Natural Resources to TRADE
Grain, Timber, Nuts, Figs, Cheese, and Flax
Where are most city-states built in Greece?
On hills and mountains
What makes up the area known as Greece?
2 pieces of land and several islands. The 2 pieces of land are Attica (mainland) and Peloponnesus (peninsula on the peninsula).
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Human Resources
Sailors, Shipbuilders, Fisherman, Merchants, Masons, Artisans, Farmers
Capital Resources to TRADE
Animal Hides, Cheese, Linen Cloths
What is a city state called on mmountains and not on mountains?
Acropolis on mountains and hills and Polis on regular ground
how is the geography of greece different from other civilizations we have studied?
Does not have rivers, plains, or deserts. Gets water from Aegean Sea (EAST), Meditteranean Sea (SOUTH), and the Ionian Sea (WEST)
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What are problems you may face having rocky, thin soil? What kind of agriculture CAN you have in this enviorment?
Not very many plants to thrive and grow. You CAN have any agriculture that does not need much soil or water.
Human Resources To Trade
SLAVES
Why did Greeks settle on mountains and how did it benefit them?
They settled because they had no choice because they needed all the land for farming and mountains were 75% of Greece. It benefits them because they can see when there are enemies and invaders.
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What percent Greece is covered in mountains?
75% or 3/4
How do get items you need but CANNOT produce?
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What was farming like in Greece?
They had goats, lambs, and sheep for cheese, wool, and milk. They grew olives and grapes to make olive oil and wine.