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18 Cards in this Set
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peninsula |
a piece of land bordered by water on three sides but connected to mainland |
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shelter |
a place that provides protection from weather |
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colony |
a settlement in a distant place |
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colonist |
a person who lives in a colony |
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settlement |
a small community or village |
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merchant |
a person who makes money by selling goods |
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What are the mountains in Greece like? |
steep and rocky |
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Why is the sea important to ancient Greeks? |
made colonies, helped them trade with other people, and made it easier to travel |
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Why were ancient Greek communities isolated from one another? |
because of the high mountains |
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What are some of the dangers of travel by land? |
getting stuck in mud, sharp rocks, not many supplies, unpaved roads, and bandits |
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What are some dangers of travel by water? |
pirates, storms, and rocky shores |
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What are three crops Greek farmers grew? |
wheat, barley, fruit, nut trees, grapes, and olives |
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What are three animals Greek farmers raised? |
sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, donkeys, mule, and oxen |
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Why did the Greek start colonies? |
they did not have enough farmland to feed their people |
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What are the steps to make a successful colony? |
First, consult and oracal. Then, gather food, supplies, and the flame. Next, look for a place with safe and good farmland. Lastly, establish your colony. |
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Why did some Greek settlements trade? |
some people had too little land to grow what they needed |
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What products from the Greek mainland were traded? |
oil, wine, and pottery |
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What products did the Greeks get in exchange? |
grain, timber, and metal |
