Lesson 25: Geography and the Settlement of Greece
A _________ is a small community or village.
settlement
A ___________ is a place that provides protection from weather, such as a house.
shelter
Where did most ancient greeks live?
near water
A __________ is a person who makes money by selling goods.
merchant
What is NOT a characteristic of Greece's geography?
no major rivers
What were Greece's two major crops?
olives and grapes
What is the name of the landform on which Greece is located?
peninsula
When did Greeks establish COLONIES?
Around 550 B.C.E
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
What is the reason that the Greeks lived in isolated communities?
High mountains isolated communities.
What are two challenges merchant ships faced?
-They were very slow -They didn't have composes, they had to go by the stars
What were some of the challenges GREEK FARMERS faced??
-Rocky land -No major rivers ran through Grease - Limited rain (only in the winter)
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.
How did farmers overcome their challenges?
-They created more flat land for farming -They grew grapes and olives
What goods from the Greek Main land were traded?
Olive oil and pottery
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
What was one result of ancient Greeks not having enough farmland to feed themselves?
They traded to get what they needed.
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
When did merchant ships sail on the Mediterranean sea?
around 500 B.C.E
A ___________ is a person who lives in a colony.
colonist
