WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Suppose an adviser told a farmer “You could grow more crops by using irrigation". How would the farmer in Greece likely reply?
A
our land is too low and flat
B
we do not have a big enough river
C
we do not have the labor to build ditches
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Challenges to Greek Farmers: The land in ancient Greece was mostly mountainous. Even in the plains and valleys, the land was rocky, and water was scarce. The rainy season was mostly during the winter months.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ancient Greeks were sailors and explorers, settling regions around the Mediterranean Sea. The Greeks began founding colonies as far back as 900 to 700 B.C.E. These colonies were founded to provide a release for Greek overpopulation, land hunger, and political unrest.

Detailed explanation-3: -Throughout ancient Greek history, olive and other types of oil performed a variety of functions. It was perfumed and worn on special occasions, including while attending a symposium. It was used in cooking or consumed as a part of a meal.

Detailed explanation-4: -How did farmers in ancient Greece adjust to the area’s difficult terrain? they built flat steps into the hills. What made farming in ancient Greece especially difficult? Why was the sea so important to the ancient Greeks?

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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