WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common food products in Greece were wheat, barley, olives and grapevines. Greeks didn’t make much bread from wheat, but they did make baked goods called barley cakes. They also made gruel, a sort of cereal made from barley. Broad beans, chickpeas and lentils were grown.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wheat and barley were the most commonly grown crops for making porridge and bread. Olive trees were grown and pressed for olive oil. In addition, grape vines were farmed to make wine. Wheat, barley, olives, and grapes were four of the top crops of ancient Greece.

Detailed explanation-3: -The steep mountains of the Greek geography also affected the crops and animals that farmers raised in the region. They raised goats and sheep because these animals were able to move on mountains. They planted olive trees and grape vines that could grow on a hill.

Detailed explanation-4: -People in Ancient Greece settled in the valleys between mountains, which kept them from uniting. The mountains made trade and travel difficult. Only 20% of the land was good for agriculture due to the dry and rocky soil.