Lesson 1 - Geography/Early Greeks

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The earliest people to influence the Mycenaeans lived on the island of Crete and were known as the ...

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Minoans

Front

The ___________________________ became powerful by conquering other cities and establishing colonies that traded so they could get the resources they needed.

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Mycenaeans

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Greece is located on a series of _____________, or pieces of land surrounded by water on three sides.

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peninsulas

Front

What is another name for a city-state?

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polis

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According to Greek mythology, the ____________________ War was between the Mycenaeans and the people of Troy.

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Trojan

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Instead of forming a civilization under one government, the ancient Greeks formed communities called ___________ with their own governments and economic systems.

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city-states

Front

Describe the climate of Greece.

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Mild - hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters

Front

True or False: Greece is an island.

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False

Front

Is Greece made up of 75% mountains?

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True

Front

Even though farming was difficult, the Greeks were able to grow grapes and olives.

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True