ancient greek

When did the Greeks establish colonies? Where were the colonies located?

The Greeks established colonies in Asia Minor(Turkey), Spain, France, Italy, and Africa. They established colonies over a period of 300 years from 1000 to 650 B.C.E.

Why did some ancient Greek settlements trade?

They had too little land to grow everything they needed.

Why were Greek communities isolated from each other?

They were separated by high mountains.

Identify two or more challenges merchant ships faced.

-Navigating the ships was difficult. Had no charts and compasses -Journeys were long. They built there ships for storage rather than speed.

Why was travel challenging in ancient Greece?

-roads were unpaved could hurt yourself or the wagon while traveling across it -inns provided only shelter you had to bring your own food and necessities -if going by by boat you could get shipwrecked pirates could steel your possessions

Describe the actions that the ancient Greeks were likely to take place when starting a new colony?

-they had to find a place to start the colony -they needed to have good farmland -they needed to establish it and make the colony survive

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

Hoping to get new food to send home.

Why did Greek settlements fight each other?

There was a shortage of good farmland. This sometimes led to wars between settlements, claiming land.

What goods from the Greek mainland were traded (exports)? What goods did the Greeks get in exchange (imports)?

They exported olive oil, pottery, and wine. They imported grain, timber, and metal.