Greek Geography Reading

What geographical feature primarily separated Greek civilization from others?

• Mountains and seas

• Rivers

• Forests

• Deserts

Why did ancient Greek civilization develop into independent city-states?

• Because of the geographical isolation caused by mountains and seas

• Due to the ease of overland travel

• Because of the abundance of farmland

• Due to a unified central government

What animals were primarily raised by ancient Greeks due to the geography?

• Chickens and ducks

• Horses and camels

• Goats and sheep

• Cows and pigs

What crops were commonly grown by ancient Greeks?

• Olive trees and grape vines

• Wheat and corn

• Rice and barley

• Potatoes and carrots

Why did ancient Greeks establish colonies?

• To spread their culture

• To find new trade routes

• To escape from wars

• Due to the shortage of farmland

Which seas bordered ancient Greece?

• Atlantic, Caribbean, and Indian

• Mediterranean, Ionian, and Aegean

• Baltic, North, and Mediterranean

• Red, Black, and Caspian

How did the geography of ancient Greece influence its people's way of travel?

• They did not travel often

• Travel was mainly by water

• They primarily used camels

• They mostly traveled by land