Geography of Greece

On what type of land did the Greeks live?

• flat with rich soil

• dry and deserts

• rocky and mountainous

• none of the above

What type of land is surrounded on three sides by water?

• peninsula

• island

• plateau

• coastal lands

Where did most people in Greece settle?

• along the prairie

• in the desert

• On top of the mountains

• Flat areas around the coast and river valleys

How did Greek communities see themselves?

• as one united kingdom

• as separate countries

• united by their belief in polytheism

• a country united by a king

If traveling far, how did most Greeks travel ?

• walk

• boat

• donkey

• car

What sea was to the south of Greece?

• Ionian Sea

• The Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• The Black Sea

What did Greeks use as a source of food and a way of trading with other communities?

• sea

• rivers

• farming

• Publix

What natural disaster may have led to the end of Minoan civilization?

• earth quake

• volcano

• blizzard

• falling meteor

Who were the first people to speak Greek?

• Athens

• Greecians

• Mycenaeans

• Minoans

Why was communication difficult between communities in Ancient Greece?

• They did not have telephones
• Mountains and Water
• communication was easy
• most people had horses

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