Greece: Geography & Economy

The mainland of Greece is located on which geographic feature?

• Ionian Islands
• Aegean Sea
• Balkan Peninsula
• Peloponnese

Select the points that represent the mainland of Greece.

In addition to a mainland, Greece is made up of ______________, which consists of many islands.

• archipelago

• plateau

• isthmus

• peninsula

The ancient Greeks were forced to trade because they could not grow STAPLE crops. What does STAPLE mean?

• A rare and exotic spice used in cooking.
• A basic or essential food item.
• A luxury food item for the wealthy.
• A type of fruit that is commonly grown.

Which of the following products were created in Greece and traded throughout the Mediterranean Region?

• honey

• olives

• wheat

• potatoes

Label Athens & Sparta on this map

a

b

Athens

Sparta

Sparta was located on this peninsula:

• Peloponnesian Peninsula
• Attica Peninsula
• Balkan Peninsula
• Asia Minor Peninsula

Which major geographic feature was a DISADVANTAGE for the early Greeks?

• Mountains
• Coastal areas
• Plains
• Rivers

Which major geographic feature was an ADVANTAGE for Greek trade?

• Natural harbors
• Lakes
• Deserts
• Mountain ranges

Which 3 bodies of water surrounded Greece and made sea travel & trade easier?

• Aegean Sea

• Black Sea
• Ionian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea