CH 25: Teacher Notes

GUIDE TO READING NOTES 25
25.1 Introduction
1. What are the mountains in
Greece like?
The mountains in Greece are steep and
rocky.
2. Why was the sea important to the
ancient Greeks?
The Greeks used the sea to establish
colonies and trade with people from other
lands.
25.2 Isolated Communities and the Difficulties of Travel
1. Why were ancient Greek communities isolated from one another?
Ancient Greek communities were isolated from one another because of the mountains,
which made travel and communication difficult.
2. What were some of the dangers of travel?
Dangers of traveling by land included rocks that could shatter wooden wheels and
attack by bandits. Dangers of travel by sea included attack by pirates, robbery by
sailors, and storms that could drive ships into rocks.
3. Draw the icon
from the map that
represents isolation
and travel.
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GUIDE TO READING NOTES 25
25.3 Farming in Ancient Greece
1. List three crops Greek farmers grew and three animals they raised.
Greek farmers grew wheat, barley, grapes, olives, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. They
raised sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, and bees.
3. Draw the two
icons from the
map that represent
farming.
2. Why did Greek settlements often fight one another?
Greek settlements often fought each other because there was a shortage of land.
25.4 Starting Colonies
1. Why did the Greeks start colonies?
Greek communities started colonies because they needed more farmland to feed
their people.
3. Draw the icon
from the map that
represents starting
colonies.
2. Describe the steps the Greeks followed when they started a new colony.
First they consulted an oracle to see if their efforts would be successful. Next they
gathered food and supplies, took a flame from the town’s sacred fire, and began
their long sea voyage. After they found a safe place with good farmland and harbors,
they established their community.
25.5 Trading for Needed Goods
1. Why did some Greek settlements trade?
Greeks traded to get goods they needed.
2. What products from the Greek mainland were traded? What products did
the Greeks get in exchange?
Olive oil, pottery, and wine from the Greek mainland were traded. In exchange, the
Greeks got grain, timber, and metal.
3. Draw the icon
from the map that
represents trading.
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