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Geography of Greece

Discovery Middle School Chapter 25 Geography and the Settlement of Greece

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The large body of water located between Europe and Africa. Mediterranean Sea
land that is surrounded on three sides by water peninsula
a person who lives in a colony colonist
a person who makes money by selling goods merchant
a place that provides protection from weather, such as a house shelter
a small community or village settlement
How did Greece's geography influence the way the people lived? restricted what they could grow
Why was travel difficult in ancient Greece? rocky and mountains
Who was able to ride horses in ancient Greece? wealthy
Because of many things to carry and bandits, how did people travel? in groups
Because of geography, what was the best mode of transportation in ancient Greece? boat
What were dangers faced by sea travel? pirates, robbed by sailors, sudden storms
Because of great dangers at sea, how did Greeks treat the sea? with respect
Most Greeks survived by farming. What were the hazards of farming? rocks and mountains
What was one cause for constant war between city-states? shortage of land
With the shortage of farm land, what was grown by farmers? grapes, vegetables, fruit, honey
Since they had a land shortage, what type of animals did they raise? sheep and goats
What is a reason for starting colonies? shortage of farmland
holy person whom Greeks believed could communicate with the gods oracle
List three things necessary for starting a colony. survive voyage, be stronger than the people there, work hard
What did creating colonies do for Greek culture? helped to spread it
Trade was used to get goods they... did not have.
Greeks traded olive oil, pottery, and wine for... grain, timber, and metal.
How did the Greeks navigate the seas? stars
What helped to make Greece great? trade
What did a mountainous geography do to the people of ancient Greece? isolated them
What did the geography of ancient Greece force the people to do for their survival? turn to the sea
What was the main job or function of a colony? supply the motherland with goods
What was necessary for trade? surplus
Greece is located on a/an ... peninsula
a civilization that was polytheistic and relied on the sea for trade and travel would worship which god? Poseidon
What was the main reason Greeks preferred to travel by sea? mountain travel was tough
Isolation, growing crops in small gardens, and raising sheep, are all characteristics of living in a place that is ... mountainous
When a people group does not have enough room to grow crops for food, they have to _____________ for the things they need. trade
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