WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The flat areas along the coast had rich soil that allowed Greeks to grow grapes, olives and grains. Because of the mountains, Greeks developed their own cities, government and way of life.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ancient Greeks also raised animals for food. They had chickens, pigs, goats, and cows. They usually only kept enough animals to feed their own families. They raised livestock for meat, eggs, milk, cheese, and wool.

Detailed explanation-3: -Greece is actually a series of islands or archipelagos and peninsulas. These islands and peninsulas were covered with high mountains, making travel by land very difficult. As a result, the ancient Greek people mostly traveled by water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Animals and Greek civilization. Unlike us, the Hellenes thought about animals not only in terms of categories, such as nature, breeding, and pets. The Greeks believed the presence of animals was manifested in all aspects of life, and that they had become an integral element of Greek civilization.

Detailed explanation-5: -The main uses for the flocks of sheep and goats are to produce milk, cheese, wool and meat. It’s an important source of income and also as a means to sustain the island populations. This has had a profound impact on the food culture of the country.