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Which city founded the colony of Syracuse on the island of Sicily?
Which city founded the colony of Syracuse on the island of Sicily?
What percentage of the land in Ancient Greece was arable and useful for agriculture?
What percentage of the land in Ancient Greece was arable and useful for agriculture?
What were the main agricultural products of Ancient Greece?
What were the main agricultural products of Ancient Greece?
What did Ancient Greece usually import from other countries?
What did Ancient Greece usually import from other countries?
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What was a common problem faced by Ancient Greek farmers?
What was a common problem faced by Ancient Greek farmers?
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What did the typical Greek farmer use for transportation?
What did the typical Greek farmer use for transportation?
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What were the major colonies founded by the island city of Miletos?
What were the major colonies founded by the island city of Miletos?
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What were the basic foods and materials obtained from farm animals in Ancient Greece?
What were the basic foods and materials obtained from farm animals in Ancient Greece?
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What was the weather like in Ancient Greece?
What was the weather like in Ancient Greece?
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Which city founded the colony of Thurri on the Italian mainland?
Which city founded the colony of Thurri on the Italian mainland?
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Study Notes
Geography of Greece
- Located in southeastern Europe, within the Balkans
- Principally located on the Peloponnese, with numerous surrounding islands
- Bordered by three seas: Ionian Sea (west), Mediterranean Sea (south), and Aegean Sea (east)
Topography of Greece
- Extremely mountainous, with approximately 80% of the mainland being mountains
- Mount Olympus, at 9,500 feet, is the tallest mountain and an important location in Greek mythology
- Pindus Mountains extend across Northern Greece and underwater into the Aegean Sea, forming many islands
- Sloping hills on the eastern side are used for growing grapes and olives for wine and olive oil production
Ancient Greece Geography
- Located in the northeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea, occupying the lower part of the Balkans
- Divided into three parts: Peloponnese, Central Greece, and Northern Greece
- Peloponnese was on the Peloponnesian Peninsula, with Sparta and Corinth as major cities
- Central Greece contained the cities of Attica and Athens, connected to the Peloponnese by an isthmus
- Northern Greece contained the regions of Macedonia, Thessaly, and Epirus, with Mount Olympus
Impact of Geographical Features
- Mountainous terrain made it difficult to travel between city-states, preventing any city or individual from dominating all of Greece
- City-states developed differently due to geographical separation, with cultural and governmental differences
- Examples: Athens developed into a democracy with intellectual and scientific pursuits, while Sparta developed into a military oligarchy
Trade and Colonization
- Greece developed sea-going vessels and often traveled by sea, trading with other communities throughout the Mediterranean
- Founded colonies across the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, such as Kyzikos, Sinope, Syracuse, and Thurri
Landscape and Agricultural Patterns
- Approximately 20% of the land was arable and useful for agriculture
- Main agricultural products were olives and grapes for olive oil and wine production
- Hot, dry summers and moderate winters with rainfall, with inconsistent rainfall and occasional droughts
- Exported olive oil and wine, and imported grain when necessary, usually from Egypt
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Test your knowledge on the geography of Greece, a major civilization of the Ancient World located within the Balkans in southeastern Europe. Learn about the landmass of Greece, including the Peloponnese Peninsula and its surrounding islands like Crete.
