Geography
Sea
-Greece is bordered by the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the East Mediterranean Sea.
-The longest river in Greece is the Aliakmon. The riverbeds dried up a lot. Grew barley.
Olive plantations. Grapes were popular in Greece because of the rocky soil. Houses were made of wood.
-Goats and sheep were the most common animals. provided fur, milk, and meat for the people.
Climate
-mild, rainy winters. warm and dry summers. lots of sunshine throughout the year.
-Mountains change climate.
Trade
-very important. traded bronze, silver and gold vessels, olive oil, wine, and textiles.
-Mediterranean basin enabled foreigners to travel to Greece.
Farming
-little soil for farming. only about 20% of land.
-barley, grapes, and olives. Barely was main crop.
Mining
-Lavrion Mines.
-narrow passages.
-Silver production was high.
Natural Resources
-iron, bronze, flax, clay, timber, grain, animals, leather, and wool.
Affecting battles
-narrow passages in the mountains allowed Sparta to hold off Persians for a long time.
Blacksmiths created swords, plows, axes, and other tools.
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