Ancient Greece Geography

Ancient Greece was a

• city found in the Arctic Circle.

• desert region.

• peninsula with many islands.

• tropical rain forest

What work did most people in Ancient Greece do?

• They were sailors.

• They were hunters and gatherers.

• They were merchants.

• They were farmers.

Why was farming so difficult?

• The terrain was mountainous.

• It snowed all year.

• The Greeks did not have farming tools.

What sea was an important part of their trade route?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Black Sea

• Persian Gulf

Why did the Ancient Greeks have to trade for so many supplies?

• They wanted money.

• They didn't have neighbors.

• They didn't have many natural resources.

• Nothing forced them to trade.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Greece?

• mountains

• peninsulas and islands

• lots of coastlines

• many open plains

How did Greece's mountainous land affect the Greeks?

• It did not affect life for the Greeks.

• They could only grow certain crops.

• They mostly ate at restaurants.

• The Greeks could grow any type of crop they wanted.

The ancient Greeks raised goats, chickens, sheep, and honey bees on their farms because these animals

• did not need flat land.

• supplied oil for lamps.

• could drink sea water.

• did not eat much food.

Why did the Ancient Greeks trade?

• to get valuable resources

• to travel to different places

• to stop farming

• to provide enjoyment for families

What were some goods and resources that the Ancient Greeks exported? Check all that apply.

• olives

• limestone and marble

• gold and silver

• papyrus