Geography, Trade and Early Greeks

What made the Greek settlement so unique compared to past civilizations?

• Greeks settled in the mountains

• Greeks settled in an area with no major rivers

• Greeks settled in an area rich with metal resources

• Greeks settled in an area where god promised

Why were ancient Greek communities isolated from each other?

• They spoke different languages

• They all hated eachother

• Greece was mountainous and made up of small islands

• The Greeks had no desire to communicate with outsiders

Which was a challenge the Greek Farmers faced?

• Even in the plains and valleys, the land was rocky, and water was scarce.

• The rainy season was mostly during the winter months.

• The land in ancient Greece was mostly mountainous.

• Had to have goats instead of cattle

• All of the above

When did the Greeks established colonies?

• 2000-750 BC

• 750 - 2000 BC

• 650- 1000 BC

• 1000-650 BC

What goods were exported from Greece?

• Olive Oil and Pottery

• Grapes and Timber

• Gold and Grain

• Silk and Paper

What goods were imported to Greece?

• Grapes, Olive oil and pottery

• Gold, Jade and paper

• Metal, Timber and Grain

• Papyrus, Gold and spices

What did sea trade encourage?

• cultural diffusion

• increase of population

• more invasions

• political diffusion

What is the location of C?

• Black Sea

• Aegean Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Ionian Sea

What is the location of H?

• Macedonia

• Thrace

• Mount Olumpus

• Delphi

What is the location of F?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Crete

• Thebes