L 25 Geography and Settlement of Greece

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Where were Greek colonies located? North America, Germany, Asia Minor, China

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Asia Minor

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What makes much of Greece a peninsula?

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the water on three sides

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The mountains and the seas of Greece contributed greatly to what problem in ancient Greek communities?

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isolation

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The ancient Greeks did not like to travel on land because they

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found traveling through the mountains difficult

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Why was the sea so important to the ancient Greeks?

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They relied on the sea for travel and trade.

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What did Greek sailors use to help them steer their ships?

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stars

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How did farmers in ancient Greece adjust to the area's difficult terrain?

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They built flat steps into the hills.

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What crop did most farmers grow that needed less land?

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grapes and olives

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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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How did ancient Greek colonies affect other places?

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They spread the Greek culture over a wide area.