15 Cards in this Set
| Where did the Ancient Greeks mostly settle? | Near water |
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| Identify two or more challenges merchant ships faced | •No lighthouses helped the ships or the sailors to know what lays ahead •ships had to travel by stars cause their were no compasses or maps |
What challenges did ancient Greek farmers have?
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.
Why was it difficult to travel in ancient Greece?
Most travel was difficult and expensive, both due to danger of violence, as well as the scarcity of well-maintained roads, and the variability of travel times over water, as ancient ships were subject to the vagaries of both the wind and the tides.
What was it like sailing on a merchant ship in ancient Greece?
These cargo ships used both sails and oars to get where they were going. They were not very good at sailing against the wind, and usually tried to sail when the wind would be behind them, so it could push them along. Even with the wind, they could only go about five knots (while warships could go as fast as 14 knots).
Does Greece look like an outstretched hand?
Greece is shaped like an outstretched hand. Greece includes both a mainland and islands.
What did Greek sailors use to help them steer their ships?
What did Greek sailors use to help them steer their ships? Stars guided them.
What animals did Greek farmers raise?
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.
How far could people travel in ancient times?
15 to 20 miles a day on good roads. The Persian Royal Road was about 18 miles a day. Carriage, 23 to 35 miles a day. Horseback was about 3 times faster than walking.
Why did ancient Greeks not like land?
The ancient Greeks did not like to travel on land because… they found traveling through mountains difficult. The ancient Greeks established colonies in order places. Which is the correct order of the actions taken to start a colony?
What God did Greek sailors pray to before leaving port?
Before people of Ancient Greece would go into any ship and before the ship was even allowed to leave the harbor, they sailors would pray to the god Poseidon to keep them safe while they were in the water.
What are the challenges in the shipping industry?
The greatest challenges facing the shipping industry include flattening demand growth, industry consolidation forcing freight rates down and fuel emissions regulations | Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
What are the challenges that merchants are facing?
The firm said that there have been shifts in consumer preferences in payments, while, at the same time, there are new threats that come with new purchase channels.
What kind of hardships did early explorers face?
What Hardships Did Early Explorers Face? When early European explorers boarded ships to explore the world, they were using inaccurate maps, undependable navigation techniques and leaky ships to sail into uncharted lands. They understood well that the voyage could cost them their lives.
What are the challenges of cross border payments?
For merchants, multi-currency, cross-border transactions can require new bank accounts, new business entities, and new regulatory hurdles in each national market. Selecting a payment service provider with the necessary infrastructure already in place can provide effective, and immediate, solutions to those problems.
