WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
People in ancient Greece relied on which physical feature of geography to support their way of life? Select one:
A
many harbors
B
large lakes
C
wide plains
D
dense forests
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Because farming didn’t produce huge surpluses, and travel across the terrain was difficult, the Greeks came to depend on the sea. People living near the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Ionian Seas became fishers, sailors, and merchants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Greece’s steep mountains and surrounding seas forced Greeks to settle in isolated communities. Travel by land was hard, and sea voyages were hazardous. Most ancient Greeks farmed, but good land and water were scarce. They grew grapes and olives, and raised sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -There are three main physical features of Greece. The peninsular mainland, the Peloponnese Peninsula, and the Greek islands. The peninsular mainland is the main landmass of Greece and is what borders the other Balkan countries. It is also home to Greece’s largest mountain, Mount Olympus.

Detailed explanation-5: -The region’s physical geography directly shaped Greek traditions and customs. sailors, sea travel connected Greece with other societies. Sea travel and trade were also important because Greece lacked natural resources, such as timber, precious metals, and usable farmland. significantly influenced Greek political life.

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