Geography and the Early Greeks

Which physical feature does the following describe? Mountains, Seas, or Both?
Separated city-states from on another. 

• Mountains
• Seas
• Both

Which physical feature does the following describe? Mountains, Seas, or Both?

Helped travel, or moving from place to place.

• Mountains

• Seas

• Both

Which physical feature does the following describe? Mountains, Seas, or Both?
Helped the Greeks exchange ideas or goods. 

• Mountains
• Seas
• Both

Which physical feature does the following describe? Mountains, Seas, or Both?

A natural source of food.

• Mountains

• Seas

• Both

Which physical feature does the following describe? Mountains, Seas, or Both?

Allowed for protection from invaders.

• Mountains

• Seas

• Both

Greece was surrounded by many of these, the biggest of which is Crete.

• Peninsulas

• Islands

• Rivers

The ancient Greeks grew grapes, olive, and barley.  Why were they limited to these crops?

• They didn't like to farm.
• The soil was rocky and dry due to mountains. 
• The rivers flooded the land. 
• None of the above

The early Greeks, like the Minoans, became skilled shipbuilders and sailors. Why?

• They wanted to be pirates.

• Greece had many harbors.

• Greece was surrounded by 3 seas and had many islands.

Why were the Greek city-states so isolated?

• There were two peninsulas.

• The mountains and seas made travel difficult.

• Both communication and travel were difficult due to the separation from the mountains and seas.

Which physical feature was home to the Greek gods?

• Aegean Sea

• Peloponnesus

• Island of Crete

• Mt. Olympus