Ancient Greece (chapter 25)

What were some challenges to Greek farmers? How did farmers meet these challenges?

Limited land Some farmers built wide earth steps into the hills to create more flat land for planting

Why were Greek communities isolated from each other?

Mountains made travel and communication difficult

Identify challenges merchant ships faced

Navigating ships were difficult because they and no compasses or charts There were no lighthouses to warn sailors of dangerous coastlines

Why was traveling difficult in ancient Greece?

- had to pack supplies -unpaved roads - sudden storms/ rocks made sea travel difficult

Actions the ancient Greeks were likely to take when starting a new colony

Consult the oracle Gather supplies Take a spark from the town fire Head out to establish a colony

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

The population was increasing so, they needed more farmland

Why did some Greek settlements fight each other?

There were limited land and few resources

What goods from the Greek mainland were traded? What goods did the Greeks get in exchange?

They traded olive oil and pottery. They got grain, timber, and metal for exchange

Where did the ancient Greeks mostly settle?

near the coastline