Ancient Greece Flashcards

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The ancient Greeks lived on a peninsula and over 1,000 rocky islands.

Surrounded by water on 3 sides.

Greece has 2 (Attica - Athens & Peloponnesus - Sparta)

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Front

The climate of Greece generally features hot summers and mild winters.

Back

Front

The mountains helped protect the Greeks by making it difficult for foreigners to attack.

Mountains also made unification difficult for Greek city-states.

Back

Front

The Greeks were well-known for their grapes and olives.

Back

Front

What percentage of the Greek mainland is covered by mountains?

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75%

Front

Which of the following was NOT a sea surrounding ancient Greece? Ionian Sea, Red Sea, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean Sea

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Red Sea

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What was one of the main exports of the early Greeks?

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Olive oil

Front

What was the main reason the Minoans' coastal communities were wiped out around 1628 BC?

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Tidal wave caused by a volcanic eruption

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The mountainous terrain of Greece influenced the development of city-states by:

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Encouraging the formation of isolated communities

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The Greeks engaged in various economic activities due to their geographical location. Which of the following was one of them? Agriculture and farming, Trade and fishing, Industrial manufacturing, Desert mining

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Trade and fishing