acient greece pt 1 cards Flashcards
Why were Greece’s cities isolated?
Because of the physical features of the Mediterranean sea
Why was farming in Greece difficult?
Not many rivers
What did the Greeks do to successfully farm in Greece?
They farmed near the coast
What effects did sailing have on the Ancient Greeks?
sailing let them have good trading
What were three goods from Mainland Greece that were traded?
Olive oil pottery and food
What were Greek ships built of?
Wood and pine wood and fir and cypruss
Why were Greek ships considered to be slow?
They were very large
Was it easy to navigate Greek ships?
no
Why or why not?
They did not have compasses
What major crops were grown in Ancient Greece?
Wheat barley olives grapevines
What animals did most Ancient Greeks raise?
sheeps and goats
Why did Greek communities start colonies?
to stop overpopulation
and many other things
What were three things the Greeks looked for in potential sites for a colony?
Fertile land protection and food
What is a polis?
a type of city-state
What are the four main types of government in Ancient Greece?
demcoracy maoncahry tyranny and oligarchy
