Ancient Greece Geography

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What was Ancient Greece?

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peninsula with many islands.

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What work did most people in Ancient Greece do?

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They were farmers.

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Why was farming so difficult?

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The terrain was mountainous.

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What sea was an important part of their trade route?

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Mediterranean Sea

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Why did the Ancient Greeks have to trade for so many supplies?

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They didn't have many natural resources.

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of Greece?

• mountains
• peninsulas and islands
• lots of coastlines
• many open plains

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many open plains

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How did Greece's mountainous land affect the Greeks?

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They could only grow certain crops.

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The ancient Greeks raised goats, chickens, sheep, and honey bees on their farms because these animals

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did not need flat land.

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Why did the Ancient Greeks trade?

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to get valuable resources