Geography and the Settlement of Greece

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

- Consult and Oracle to see whether their efforts would be successful - Gather food and supplies - Take a flame from the sacred fire to start a new sacred fire

Is Athens or Sparta farther north?

Athens

Most of the Greek islands are between Greek mainland and Asia Minor. Would this have made travel to Asia Mino easier or harder?

It would be harder because the islands can get in your way and the people on the islands may think you are an intruder and want to kill you.

Challenges farmers met and how they met them.

Limited flat land- Built wide earth steps into hills Cattle needed wide flat lands for grazing- Raised sheep and goats which can graze on mountain sides Shortage of land led to war- Planted hillside orchards

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

More than 300 years ago from 1000 to 650 BCE. In Ionia in the Asia Minor, Spain, France, Italy, Africa, and along the coast of the Black Sea.

Where did the Greeks mostly settle?

Near the coast because land is flatter there.

List three reasons why travel was challenging in ancient Greece.

Roads were unpaved, and sharp rocks could break wooden wheels. Sudden storms cold drive ships off course and sink. Mountains were in the way because ancient Greece was mostly mountainous.

Identify two challenges merchant ships faced.

Ships were built for space not for speed, so journeys were long. Navigating the ships was difficult because they had no compass. They used the stars, which could shoe location but not hazards.

In what direction would you travel to get from ancient Greece to Egypt?

South- East

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

The Greeks traded olive oil and pottery for grain, timber, and metal in exchange.

Why were ancient Greek communities isolated from each other?

The mountains and seas.

What was the primary reason why ancient Greeks started colonies?

The population of Greece increased and there wasn't enough good farmland to produce enough food to feed all the people. They could farm elsewhere and ship the food back.

Why did some Greek settlements fight each other?

There was a shortage if good flat farmland.

Why did some greek settlements trade?

To get needed goods.