WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Farming in Ancient Greece Most ancient Greeks farmed, but good land and water were scarce. They grew grapes and olives, and raised sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens. Starting Colonies Many ancient Greeks sailed across the sea to found colonies that helped spread Greek culture.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ancient Greeks farmed a variety of crops and animals for food, including wheat, barley, olives, grapes, fruit trees, and vegetables. They mainly farmed to feed their own families. One main farming method they used was crop rotation, which is cycling a few crops on the same field to restore nutrients.

Detailed explanation-3: -Like all early civilizations Ancient Greece was an agricultural society. Most of the people lived by farming and the main form of wealth was owning land. In each city, there was an upper class and a middle class of men like substantial farmers, doctors, and teachers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Up to 80% of the Greek population were employed in the agricultural industry.

Detailed explanation-5: -The ancient Greek city-states were able to flourish because of agriculture. Farming skills allowed the Greeks to produce more food than what they immediately needed. This extra food meant that most people in ancient Greece did not have to constantly worry about whether there would be enough food.

Detailed explanation-6: -The prosperity of the majority of Greek city-states was based on agriculture and the ability to produce the necessary surplus which allowed some citizens to pursue other trades and pastimes and to create a quantity of exported goods so that they could be exchanged for necessities the community lacked.