Where did the majority of the ancient Greeks settle?

The ancient Greeks settled mainly along the coasts.

Why were the ancient Greek cities isolated from one another?

Mountains separated and isolated the ancient Greek cities.

List three reasons why travel was challenging in ancient Greece.

1. Their environment was rocky and hard to climb (unpaved roads). 2. They had to bring food with them which meant that they had to travel in large and slow groups. 3. Sudden storms could make ships go off course.

How did the ancient Greek farmers deal with the rocky and mountainous land?

They built earth steps to provide a flatter surface and planted olives and grapes - both crops that do well in that type of environment.

How did the ancient Greek farmers deal with the scarcity of water?

Since rain only fell in the winter and there were no major rivers, the ancient Greeks INSERT CORRECT ANSWERS HERE

What caused some of the fighting between the ancient Greek settlements?

Ancient Greek settlements would fight each other for resources like farm land.

What was the primary reason the ancient Greeks started colonies?

Ancient Greeks started colonies because they needed more land in order to feed the people.

What did ancient Greek colonists do when they started a new colony?

Ancient Greeks often consulted oracles, gathered food and supplies and made a sacred fire in their new homes before building their communities.

When did the Greeks establish colonies?

Ancient Greeks established colonies from 1000 to 650 BCE (about 350 years).

Where were the Greek colonies located?

The ancient Greek colonies were located in Turkey, Spain, Africa, France, Italy, and along the coasts of the Black Sea.

Why did Greek settlements trade?

To get needed goods without having to resort to fighting.

What goods were traded from the Greek mainland and what did they get in return?

The mainland Greek exports were olive oil and pottery and in trade they received metal, timber, and grain.

What challenges faced the ancient Greek ships and sailors?

1. The ancient Greeks did not have compasses for direction or charts of the sea. 2. There were hazardous objects in the way. 3. Ships were slow and the journeys were long.

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Question	Answer
Where did the majority of the ancient Greeks settle?	The ancient Greeks settled mainly along the coasts.
Why were the ancient Greek cities isolated from one another?	Mountains separated and isolated the ancient Greek cities.
List three reasons why travel was challenging in ancient Greece.	1. Their environment was rocky and hard to climb (unpaved roads). 2. They had to bring food with them which meant that they had to travel in large and slow groups. 3. Sudden storms could make ships go off course.
How did the ancient Greek farmers deal with the rocky and mountainous land?	They built earth steps to provide a flatter surface and planted olives and grapes - both crops that do well in that type of environment.
How did the ancient Greek farmers deal with the scarcity of water?	Since rain only fell in the winter and there were no major rivers, the ancient Greeks INSERT CORRECT ANSWERS HERE
What caused some of the fighting between the ancient Greek settlements?	Ancient Greek settlements would fight each other for resources like farm land.
What was the primary reason the ancient Greeks started colonies?	Ancient Greeks started colonies because they needed more land in order to feed the people.
What did ancient Greek colonists do when they started a new colony?	Ancient Greeks often consulted oracles, gathered food and supplies and made a sacred fire in their new homes before building their communities.
When did the Greeks establish colonies?	Ancient Greeks established colonies from 1000 to 650 BCE (about 350 years).
Where were the Greek colonies located?	The ancient Greek colonies were located in Turkey, Spain, Africa, France, Italy, and along the coasts of the Black Sea.
Why did Greek settlements trade?	To get needed goods without having to resort to fighting.
What goods were traded from the Greek mainland and what did they get in return?	The mainland Greek exports were olive oil and pottery and in trade they received metal, timber, and grain.
What challenges faced the ancient Greek ships and sailors?	1. The ancient Greeks did not have compasses for direction or charts of the sea. 2. There were hazardous objects in the way. 3. Ships were slow and the journeys were long.

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