History Alive Chap. 25

The mountains and the seas of Greece contributed greatly to what problem in ancient Greek communities?

• isolation

• war

• trade

• farming

While many ancient Greeks preferred to travel by water, what major physical feature did their geography lack?

• sea

• river

• lake

• ocean

Which of the following would make travel by sea challenging in ancient Greece?

• sudden storms

• stars

• lack of people

• roads were not paved

What animal(s) would you most likely find on an ancient Greek farm?

• cows

• sheep and goats

• horses

• Llamas

A shortage of good farmland led to what between Greek settlements?

• war

• trade

• exchange of ideas

• high fives

What is the first step in preparing to start a colony in ancient Greece?

• gather food

• gather supplies

• flame from the sacred fire

• consult an oracle

What did ancient Greek sailors use to help steer their ships?

• charts

• radios

• stars

• compass

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

• did not want to offend the earth god

• were afraid of people from other villages.

• used the land for farming instead of roads

• found traveling through the mountains difficult

How did farmers in ancient Greece adjust to the area's difficult terrain?

• They only raised livestock.

• They built flat steps into the hills

• They invented a new design for the wheelbarrow

• They limited how many olive trees each farmer could grow

Why was the sea so important to the ancient Greeks?

• It provided water for their farms

• It restricted cultural diffusion.

• They relied on the sea for travel and trade.

• They stayed away from the sea as much as they could.