Ancient Greece

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Ancient Greece

• CH 25 Settlement of Greece

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25.1 Introduction

• 1. What are the mountains inGreece like?
• The mountains in Greece are steep and rocky.
• 2. Why was the sea important to the ancient
  Greeks?
• The Greeks used the sea to establish colonies and
  trade with people from other lands.

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25.2 Isolated Communities and the Difficulties of
Travel

• 1. Why were ancient Greek communities isolated
  from one another?
• Ancient Greek communities were isolated from one
  another because of the mountains, which made
  travel and communication difficult.
• 2. What were some of the dangers of travel?
• Dangers of traveling by land included rocks that
  could shatter wooden wheels and attack by
  bandits. Dangers of travel by sea included attack
  by pirates, robbery by sailors, and storms that
  could drive ships into rocks.

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25.3 Farming in Ancient Greece

• 1. List three crops Greek farmers grew and three
  animals they raised.
• Greek farmers grew wheat, barley, grapes, olives,
  vegetables, fruits, and nuts. They raised sheep,
  goats, pigs, chickens, and bees.
• 2. Why did Greek settlements often fight one
  another?
• Greek settlements often fought each other because
  there was a shortage of land.

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25.4 Starting Colonies

• 1. Why did the Greeks start colonies?
• Greek communities started colonies because they
  needed more farmland to feed their people.
• 2. Describe the steps the Greeks followed when
  they started a new colony.
• First they consulted an oracle to see if their
  efforts would be successful.
• Next they gathered food and supplies, took a
  flame from the towns sacred fire, and began
  their long sea voyage.
• After they found a safe place with good farmland
  and harbors, they established their community.

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25.5 Trading for Needed Goods

• 1. Why did some Greek settlements trade?
• Greeks traded to get goods they needed.
• 2. What products from the Greek mainland were
  traded? What products did the Greeks get in
  exchange?
• Olive oil, pottery, and wine from the Greek
  mainland were traded. In exchange, the Greeks got
  grain, timber, and metal.