WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The high mountain ranges enclosed fertile valleys. These valleys were isolated because transportation over the mountains was hazardous. The mountains isolated Greeks from one another, which caused Greek communities to develop their own way of life.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most of Ancient Greece did not have enough usable farm land for the people to eat. The land was good for growing grapes and olives but did not produce enough other crops that survived. The closeness of the Aegean Sea helped the people of Ancient Greece set up colonies on Asia Minor and trade with other civilizations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Farming was difficult in Ancient Greece due to various reasons. The terrain of the land was mostly mountainous, and the soil was not fertile enough to support farming. The climate was also a significant factor, with hot and dry summers and rainy winters.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some farmers built wide earth steps into the hills to create more flat land for farming. Most farmers grew crops like grapes and olives, which needed less land. Farmers planted hillside orchards of fruit and nut trees. Greek farmers raised sheep and goats, which can graze on the sides of mountains.