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List three crops Greek farmers grew and three animals they raised. |
Greek farmers grew olives, grapes and some wheat and barley. They raised goats, lamb and bees for honey. |
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Why did Greek settlements often fight one another? |
Greek settlements often fought one another for farm land and resources. |
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BONUS - Why did farmers raise these animals? |
They grew these things and raised these animals because they required less flat land than other animals or crops. |
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Why did the Greeks start colonies? |
The Greeks started colonies to provide resources they didn’t have on the mainland. They didn’t have enough farmland to feed the people in the communities. |
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Describe the steps the Greeks followed to start a new colony. |
In order to start a colony, the Greeks first had to consult the oracle to see if the colony would be successful. Then they gathered supplies and set out on a long sea voyage. Lastly, they had to find good farm land in a safe area to establish their community. |
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Why did Greek some settlements trade? |
Some Greek settlements traded in order to get resources that they did not have. |
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What products from the Greek mainland were traded? |
Olive oil, pottery, and wine were traded from the main land. |
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What products did the Greeks get in exchange? |
In exchange, they received grain, timber (wood), and metal. |
