Lesson 25: Geography & the Settlement of Greece

What was one of the main things people of ancient Greece used the sea for?

Travel and Trade

Where did most ancient Greeks live?

near water

When did merchant ships sail on the Mediterranean sea?

around 500 B.C.E

What was the primary reason why the ancient Greeks started colonies?

As the population increased, they didn't have enough food to feed it's people

Describe the actions the ancient Greeks were likely to take when starting a new colony.

-They asked an oracle to ask the Greek gods if the colony would be successful

-They gathered food and supplies and took a flame from their sacred fire so they could have fire in their land.

Why did some ancient Greek settlements trade?

To get needed goods

What goods from the Greek Main land were traded?

Olive oil and pottery

What goods did the the Greeks get in exchange?

Grain, timber and metal

What are two challenges merchant ships faced?

-They were very slow

-They didn't have composes, they had to go by the stars

Why were ancient reek communities isolated from each other?

Because there were surrounding oceans and steep mountains

Why was travel challenging for the ancient Greeks?

-The seas were stormy and dangerous

-Travel through the mountains was hard

-It was hard to walk on rocky and unpaved roads.

What were some of the challenges GREEK FARMERS faced??

-Rocky land

-No major rivers ran through Greece

- Limited rain (only in the winter)

How did farmers overcome their challenges?

-They created more flat land for farming

-They grew grapes and olives

Why did they grow grapes and olives?

These foods don't require a lot of land

Why did some Greek settlements FIGHT each other?

Over land and food

When did Greeks establish COLONIES?

Around 550 B.C.E

Where were the colonies LOCATED?

Present day Turkey, France, Italy, Spain and Africa

A ___________ is a person who lives in a colony.

colonist

A ___________ is a place that provides protection from weather, such as a house.

shelter

A __________ is a person who makes money by selling goods.

merchant

A _________ is a small community or village.

settlement

What is the name of the landform on which Greece is located?

peninsula

What was one result of ancient Greeks not having enough farmland to feed themselves?

They traded to get what they needed.

What were Greece's two major crops?

olives and grapes