Topography/Geography of Greece

How did sea surrounding Ancient Greece influence it's development?

It was able to give them more goods and a lot of water

What sea is located south of Greece?

Mediterranean Sea

What were some challenges to Greek farmers?

They only had a little flat land available and they weren't able to grow much food.

Why did some Greek settlements trade?

to get goods they needed and that they didn't have

Where did the ancient Greeks mostly settle?

near the coastline and small bodies of water

Where were the colonies located?

Along Greece

When did the Greeks establish colonies?

Around 650 B.C.E.

Why were ancient Greek communities isolated from each other?

Because of the high mountains

Why was the primary reason the ancient Greeks started colonies?

Because the same communities didn't have enough farmland.

On what continent did the Greeks establish settlements?

In Asia, Europe, and Africa

What sea lies along the eastern coast of Greece?

Aegean Sea

Why was travel challenging in ancient Greece?

Because they couldn't stop at inns on main roads, they had to bring their own supplies, and because they had to travel in groups which made it slower.

In what continent is Greece located on?

Europe

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

Southeast

What two challenges did merchant ships face?

Their trips took up to 2 months and it was hard to navigate their ships.

How did farmers in Greece meet these challenges?

They built wide earth steps into hills and grew wheat and barley.

Why did some Greek settlements fight each other?

They fought to claim land themselves

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

They traded oil, pottery, and wine and received grain, timber, and metal in exchange.

What actions were the Greeks likely to take when starting a new colony?

They were likely to make many journeys and had to make a preparation for them.