Geography of Greece Flashcard

Front

What were the TWO major crops of Ancient Greece?

Back

Grapes & Olives

Front

Why does Greece have many city-states?

Back

The mountains and hills divide the land making it hard to travel.

Front

What is the name of the largest island in Greece?

Back

Crete

Front

True or False: 
It was difficult to farm in Ancient Greece.

Back

True

Front

Because farming was difficult, Ancient Greeks became excellent ______________

Back

sailors & traders

Front

What words describe the geography of Greece?

Back

rocky and mountainous

Front

Why was Greece separated into many city-states?

Back

It was very mountainous

Front

What is a peninsula?

Back

land surrounded by water on 3 sides

Front

What is the name of the sea located in the area marked by the STAR on the map?

Back

Aegean Sea

Front

What is the name of the sea located in the area marked by the STAR on the map?

Back

Ionian Sea