Quiz on Greek Geography and Civilization

Why was farming a challenge in Greece?

Name the three (3) seas surrounding Greece.

How did Greek civilizations adapt to their environment? Be specific.

What effect did the mountains and seas have on the Greek people?

How is the geography of Greece different from the other civilizations we have studied (Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China)?

A __________________ is an area of land surrounded by water on three sides.

________________________ is Greece’s largest island.

Two crops grown in Greece were _______________ and _____________________.

• olives

• grapes

__________________ became Greece’s most prized export.

The city-state of Athens is located on ________________________________.