WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did the geography of Greece affect the farmers of the region?
A
The mountains did not affect the Greeks
B
They could only grow cotton and tobacco
C
They could only grow certain crops and herd certain animals.
D
They did not have farms in Greece
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -First and foremost, the geography of Greece made it challenging to cultivate crops. The rugged terrain of the Greek landscape meant that flat, fertile land was scarce, and much of the land was too rocky or too steep for farming.

Detailed explanation-2: -Greek city-states likely developed because of the physical geography of the Mediterranean region. The landscape features rocky, mountainous land and many islands. These physical barriers caused population centers to be relatively isolated from each other. The sea was often the easiest way to move from place to place.

Detailed explanation-3: -Farming was difficult in Ancient Greece primarily due to the geography. Greece is not a low, flat place, akin to modern Kansas or Nebraska. Instead, it is a region of mountains and islands, where there is relatively little open plainslands for growing crops.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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