WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Greeks sought new colonies to satisfy their needs for natural resources. The Greeks heavily relied on land as their transportation routes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Traded goods Common goods were grains, wine, olives, cheese, honey, meat and tools. In many parts of the world, people wanted beautiful Greek pottery. This pottery has been found as far away as the western coast of Africa. Other popular Greek goods were wine, olives, olive oil and marble.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most important trade exports were wine and olives, while cereals, spices, & precious metals Were Imported. Fine Greek pottery was also in great demand abroad and examples have been found as far afield as the Atlantic coast of Africa.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Greeks traded among the city-states, with Greek colonies, and in the wider Mediterranean region. Olive oil and pottery from the mainland were exchanged for such goods as grain, timber, and metal. Most goods were carried on ships owned by merchants.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.