How did ancient Greece develope links with other societies?

Answer 1

Due to overpopulation, they sent out surplus people to seize land and establish their own cities. This spread Greek cities all around the Mediterranean and Black Seas. The links they developed were obviously not always happy ones, and they had to defend the land they had taken. The other links were for trade, as the mainland Greek cities had limited resources and had to trade in order to survive and prosper.

Answer 2

The principal thing which made them Greek was their common culture and language. They retained this culture throughout the colonies they established. There was no suggestion of accepting local cultures in the areas they colonized around the Mediterranean and Black Seas. In fact, when Alexander the great took over the Persian Empire, he acted positively to introduce Greek culture throughout it, believing it to be superior and 'civilising'.

Answer 3

The principal thing which made them Greek was their common culture and language. They retained this culture and pushed out earlier inhabitants to the fringe. There was no suggestion of accepting local cultures in the areas they took over around the Mediterranean and Black Seas. In fact, when Alexander the Great took over the Persian Empire, he acted positively to introduce Greek culture throughout it, believing it to be superior and 'civilising'.