Ancient Greece

What makes much of Greece a peninsula?

• the lack of large river

• the water on three sides

• the steep mountain slopes

• the large number of islands

The ancient Greeks did not like to travel on land because they...

• did not want to offend the earth god

• were afraid of people from other villages

• used the land for farming instead of roads

• found traveling through the mountains difficult

How did the Greek mountains affect communication?

• They isolated communites

• They promoted road building

• They led people to write letters

• They made farmers stop speaking

What is a reason why the ancient Greeks produced so much olive oil?

• They could feel the olive oil to their pigs

• They could exchange the olive for nuts

• They could grow olive trees in a small space

• They could get olives from other countries in trade

Why did Greek communities sometimes fight each other?

• They had too many soldiers

• They were crowded together

• They could not start colonies

• They each wanted more land

Why did ancient Greek communities trade?

• to stop having to farm

• to get goods they needed

• to enjoy adventures at sea

• to give families work to do

What did Greek sailors use to help them steer their ships?

• stars

• charts

• radios

• compasses

One reason it was difficult to farm in ancient Greece is because the land was

• surrounded by marshes

• flooded with water

• very rocky everywhere

• covered in thick weeds

People of ancient Greece's mainland often traded for good such as

• sheep, goats, and bees

• olives, pottery, and nuts

• grain, timber, and metal

• wheat, barley, and grapes

How did most kings in ancient Greece come to power?

• inherited power from a relative

• elected by the people

• paid merchants for support

• used soldiers to take control