What are the mountains in Greece like?

The mountains in Greece are steep and rocky.

Why was the sea important to the ancient Greeks?

The sea was important to the ancient Greeks because it was easier to travel, establish colonies, and trade by sea than over land.

Why were ancient Greek communities isolated from one another?

Ancient Greeks were isolated from on another because of the high mountains.

What were some of the dangers of traveling by land and water?

Some of the dangers of traveling by land was the sharp rocky terrain and bandits. Some of the dangers of traveling by water were sudden storms, rocky shores, and pirates.

List 3 crops that the Greek farmers grew and three animals that they raised.

Three crops that the Greek farmers grew were wheat, barely, and grapes. Three animals that the Greek farmers raised were goats, mules, and oxen.

Why did Greek settlements often fight one another?

Greek settlements often fought one another because of the shortage of farmland and resources.

Why did the Greeks start colonies?

The Greeks started colonies because some communities did not have enough farmland to feed their people.

Describe the steps the Greeks followed when they started a new colony.

Steps that the Greeks followed when they started a new colony were they consulted an oracal, gathered food, supplies, a flame, and lastly, they had to find good farmland in a safe area to establish a community.

Why did some settlements trade?

Some Greek settlements traded to get the goods they needed.

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

Products from the mainland that were traded are olive oil, pottery, and wine. In exchange, products that the Greeks got were grain, timber (wood), and metal.

What is the definition of PENINSULA?

Piece of land bordered by water on 3 sides but connected to mainland.

What is the definition of SHELTER?

A place that provides protection from weather such as a house.

What is the definition of COLONY?

A settlement in a distant place.

What is the definition of a COLONIST?

A person who lives in a colony.

What is the definition of a MERCHANT?

A person who makes money by selling goods.

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Chapter 25 Greece

Question	Answer
What are the mountains in Greece like?	The mountains in Greece are steep and rocky.
Why was the sea important to the ancient Greeks?	The sea was important to the ancient Greeks because it was easier to travel, establish colonies, and trade by sea than over land.
Why were ancient Greek communities isolated from one another?	Ancient Greeks were isolated from on another because of the high mountains.
What were some of the dangers of traveling by land and water?	Some of the dangers of traveling by land was the sharp rocky terrain and bandits. Some of the dangers of traveling by water were sudden storms, rocky shores, and pirates.
List 3 crops that the Greek farmers grew and three animals that they raised.	Three crops that the Greek farmers grew were wheat, barely, and grapes. Three animals that the Greek farmers raised were goats, mules, and oxen.
Why did Greek settlements often fight one another?	Greek settlements often fought one another because of the shortage of farmland and resources.
Why did the Greeks start colonies?	The Greeks started colonies because some communities did not have enough farmland to feed their people.
Describe the steps the Greeks followed when they started a new colony.	Steps that the Greeks followed when they started a new colony were they consulted an oracal, gathered food, supplies, a flame, and lastly, they had to find good farmland in a safe area to establish a community.
Why did some settlements trade?	Some Greek settlements traded to get the goods they needed.
What products from the Greek mainland were traded? What products did the Greeks get in exchange?	Products from the mainland that were traded are olive oil, pottery, and wine. In exchange, products that the Greeks got were grain, timber (wood), and metal.
What is the definition of PENINSULA?	Piece of land bordered by water on 3 sides but connected to mainland.
What is the definition of SHELTER?	A place that provides protection from weather such as a house.
What is the definition of COLONY?	A settlement in a distant place.
What is the definition of a COLONIST?	A person who lives in a colony.
What is the definition of a SETTLEMENT?	A small community or village.
What is the definition of a MERCHANT?	A person who makes money by selling goods.

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