25 Ancient Greece Economy

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Why did the Greeks establish several colonies around the Mediterranean Sea?

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They wanted to increase their wealth through trade and support their growing population.

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Which one of the following statements most accurately describes the Minoan civilization?

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The Minoans were expert shipbuilders, who made many artifacts showing marine life and established trade networks across the Mediterranean Sea.

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How did Greece's location near the sea most contribute to the growth of Ancient Greece’s economy?

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By providing easy access to trade routes

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TRUE/FALSE: Much of the soil in Greece was not good for farming, so the Greeks depended upon trade.

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True

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TRUE/ FALSE: The Mycenaeans didn’t think trade had to be conducted peacefully. They often attacked other kingdoms.

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True

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Economy (in the context of Ancient Greece)

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How a civilization makes money through the buying and selling of goods and services.

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What was one major export of Ancient Greece that contributed to its economy?

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Olive oil was a major export that helped boost Ancient Greece’s economy through trade.

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TRUE/FALSE: The geography of Greece, with its many mountains and islands, encouraged the development of independent city-states.

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True

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How did the lack of natural resources in Greece influence its interactions with other regions?

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It led the Greeks to trade extensively with neighboring civilizations to obtain resources they lacked.