Geography and the Settlement of Greece

The ancient Greeks worshiped the sea god Poseidon.  What does this tell you about Greek civilization?

• The Greeks relied on the sea for travel and trade.
• The Greeks lived in isolated communities.
• a.  The Greeks traveled by land whenever possible.
• a.  The Greeks believed in only one god.

Many factors shaped the lives of ancient Greeks.  Which of the following is an example of how a geographic factor affected them?

• They got milk and cheese from goats.
• They lived in isolated villages.
• They formed a democratic government.
• They bartered with people from other cultures.

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

• believed the earth god did not want them to.
• a.    used land for farming, not for roads.
• a.    found traveling through mountains difficult.
• a.    were afraid of people from other villages.

1.  The ancient Greeks established colonies in other places.  Which is the correct order of the actions taken to start a colony?
·  Action 1: gather food and supplies
·  Action 2: consult an oracle
·  Action 3: choose a good location for a colony
·  Action 4: travel by sea

• 1,2,3,4
• 3,1,2,4
• 2,1,4,3
• 1,4,3,2

What is the name of the landform on which mainland Greece is situated?

• Isthmus
• Peninsula
• Delta
• Plateau

Ancient Greeks….
·  raised sheep rather than cattle.
·  grew olive trees rather than wheat.
·  lived in isolated communities rather than in a united country.

What factor accounts for the qualities of Greek life listed above?

• Greece is mostly made up of islands
• Greece had few trading partners
• Greece had a small population
• Greece is mostly mountainous

What was one result of ancient Greeks not having enough farmland to feed themselves?

• Their government was weak.
• They gave up their religion.
• They traded to get what they needed.
• They lived peacefully with other Greeks.

Colonists often began their journey by asking the ____________________ if their efforts would be successful.

• Poseidon
• Greek gods
• mayor
• Ceasar

Colonists gathered food and supplies and made sure to take a ___________ from their town’s _____________________.

• ship; harbor
• donut; cafe
• goat; barnyard
• flame; sacred fire

The first group of Greek settlers created a colony called ____________ in present day Turkey.

• Ionia
• Utopia
• Tracy
• Crete