GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Greeks created colonies because they lacked the resources they needed.
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Greeks created colonies to spread their style of government throughout the ancient world.
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Greeks created colonies to spread their religious beliefs to other ancient civilizations.
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Greeks did not have to create colonies because they had plenty of resources.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Greeks began founding colonies as far back as 900 to 700 B.C.E. These colonies were founded to provide a release for Greek overpopulation, land hunger, and political unrest. Iron tools and new farming techniques allowed the Greeks to farm larger pieces of land.
Detailed explanation-2: -Many Greeks turned to the sea because Greece has numerous good harbors on its irregular coastline. The climate was generally mild. Most Greeks lived along the coast, with its many excellent harbors. Because of its hilly terrain, parts of Greece-especially Athens-came to depend on trade.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Greeks established colonies over a period of 300 years, from 1000 to 650 B.C.E. Colonies were located in Asia Minor (Turkey), Spain, France, Italy, Africa, and along the coast of the Black Sea.