HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Question
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They could feel the olive oil to their pigs
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They could exchange the olive for nuts
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They could grow olive trees in a small space
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They could get olives from other countries in trade
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is a reason why the ancient Greeks produced so much olive oil? They could grow olive trees in a small space. Did not need flat land. Why did Greek communities sometimes fight each other?
Detailed explanation-2: -Olives are also a critical part of the Greek economy, amounting to US$700 million every year. And because of the strong role olive oil plays in Greek heritage, the cultivation, health and growth of olives is extra important to farmers, scientists and consumers alike.
Detailed explanation-3: -A Country’s 4, 000 Year-Old Tradition The olive tree is native to the Mediterranean; this is its natural environment, which influences its taste and nutritional qualities. Greece’s geography and climate in particular provide ideal conditions for the cultivation of olive trees.