Unit 7 - Ancient Greece

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What is a peninsula?

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An area of land mostly surrounded by water.

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What is a city-state?

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A small, independent country that consists of a single city and the land around it, with its own government and rules.

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Name the seas around Greece.

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Mediterranean Sea, Ionian Sea, Aegean Sea.

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What does 'arable' mean?

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Suitable for farming.

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Describe Greece's climate.

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Hot, dry summers and warm, rainy winters.

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What were Greece's main crops?

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Olives and grapes.

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Name two of the earliest large societies in Greece.

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Minoans and Myceneans.

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What is Crete known for?

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It is the largest Greek island where the Minoans lived.

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What is an acropolis?

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Each city-state had one; which was a part of the city built on top of a hill. This was the most heavily defended part of the city and was often surrounded by a defensive wall. It often contained temples and other public buildings.

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What is an agora?

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This is a public gathering place. It contained markets and was where public events and meetings happened.