9.1 The geography of Greece

Question 1

Balkan Peninsula

Answer 1

a peninsula in S Europe, S of the Danube River and bordered by the Adriatic, seas.

Question 2

Mediterranean Sea

Answer 2

a sea surrounded by Africa, Europe, and Asia. 2400 ).

Question 3

Aegean Sea

Answer 3

an arm of the Mediterranean Sea between Greece and Turkey.

Question 4

Asia Minior

Answer 4

Asia Minor is a geographic region in the south-western part of Asia comprising most of what is present-day Turkey.

Question 5

Ionian Sea

Answer 5

an arm of the Mediterranean between S Italy, E Sicily, and Greece.

Question 6

Crete

Answer 6

a Greek island in the Mediterranean, SE of mainland Greece. 3235 sq. mi. (8380 sq. km).

Question 7

Mycenae

Answer 7

an ancient city in S Greece, in Argolis: important ruins.

Question 8

Plato

Answer 8

427–347 b.c, Greek philosopher.

Question 9

King Minos

Answer 9

In Greek mythology Minos

Question 10

agora

Answer 10

(in ancient Greece) a public open space used for assemblies and markets

Question 11

plunder

Answer 11

steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.