Study Guide – Geography of Ancient Greece

Chapter 8, Lesson 1

Pages 192-195

The Big Picture

1. Along what major body of water did ancient Greece develop? __________________

2. Look at the map on page 193.  What sea does most of ancient Greece surround?

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3. What was the landscape like? ______________________________________

Mountains and Sea

4. How many islands make up the land of ancient Greece? ____________________

5. What are two of Greece’s largest islands? _____________________________________

6. What covers most of Greece? _______________________________________

7. Where is the most mountainous region? ___________________________

Land along the Coast

8. How does the book describe Peloponnesus? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Agriculture in Ancient Greece

9. Why was farming difficult in ancient Greece? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10. What are some ways that Greek farmers adapted to their environment?

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Crossing the Seas

11. Why was sailing an important part of Greece? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

12. What was one of the most prized Greek exports? ____________________________

13. What did Greece need to import the most? ___________________________

14. List four uses of olive oil?

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Why it Matters