Chapter 25: Ancient Greece - Geography and the Settlement of Greece Test PRACTICE QUESTIONS #2

What goods from the Greek Main land were traded?

Olive oil and pottery

Why was travel challenging for the ancient greeks?

-The seas were stormy and dangerous -Travel through the mountains was hard -It was hard to walk on rocky and unpaved roads.

Describe the actions the ancient Greeks were likely to take when starting a new colony.

-They asked an oracle to ask the Greek gods if the colony would be successful -They gathered food and supplies and took a flame from their sacred fire so they could have fire in their land.

What were some of the challenges GREEK FARMERS faced??

-Rocky land -No major rivers ran through Grease - Limited rain (only in the winter)

How did farmers overcome their challenges?

-They created more flat land for farming (earth steps) -They grew grapes and olives

What are two challenges merchant ships faced?

-They were very slow -They didn't have composes, they had to go by the stars

What was the primary reason why the ancient greeks started colonies?

As the population increased, they didn't have enough food to feed it's people

Why were ancient greek communities isolated from each other?

Because there were surrounding oceans and steep mountains

What goods did the the Greeks get in exchange?

Grain, timber and metal

Why did some Greek settlements FIGHT each other?

Over land and food

Where were the colonies LOCATED?

Present day Turkey, France, Italy, Spain and Africa

Why did they grow grapes and olives?

These foods don't require a lot of land

Why did some ancient Greek settlements trade?

To get needed goods

What was one of the main things people of ancient Greece used the sea for?

Travel and Trade

A ___________ is a person who lives in a colony.

colonist

What is the name of the landform on which Greece is located?

peninsula

A _________ is a small community or village.

settlement