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The Greek city-states of mainland Greece sent out their surplus populations to fend for themselves by establishing new cities around the Mediterranean and Black Seas - a couple of thousand cities, ranging from such city-states as Massilia (today's Marseilles in France), Syracuse in Sicily, Neapolis (New City, today's Naples in Italy), to Tripolis (Three Cities, today's Tripoli in Libya), to Miletus in Asia Minor and Tanais in southern Russia.
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∙ 6y agoCorinth, Sparta, Athens, Thebes, Eretria etc etc. All the major city-states established colonies around the Mediterranean and Black Seas to get rid of surplus population and avoid revolution by new generation without land in the limited areas of the home cities.
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∙ 6y agoAround the Mediterranean and Black Sea littorals - 2,000 new independent city-states.
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When did Greeks establish colonies Where were the colonies located.?
The began exporting surplus populations from about 900 CE onwards. Eventually there were about 2000 cities established around the Mediterrana and Black Seas, from today's Spain in the west to Asia Minor in the east.For example Naples (in Greek nea polis = New City) in Italy was a Greek city, as was Tripoli in Libya (tri polis= three cities), Miletus in Asia Minor.
Where were Greek colonies located?
Many cities sent out colonies when their population exceeded the land capacity of the parent city. There were several hundred. And some of these colonies in turn outgrew the capacity of their land then also sent out colonies. Some well known ones are Athens (Miletus), Corinth (Corfu), Sparta (Taranto). However some colonies were set up by a consortium of cities anxious to get rid of a surplus and also get rid of potential problem-makers.
What three cities began as Greek colonies?
The three cities are Istanbul, Turkey Marseille, France Naples, Italy
How did new Greek colonies affect industry?
Greek cultures started to spreed
Did The ancient Greek city-states had colonies both in north Africa and in southern France.?
Yes. Marseilles (Masselia) was a Greek colony, and there were Greek colonies inLibya. Of course, Alexander the great conquered Egypt which made is a Greek colony of sorts.
Which greek cities involved in setting up colonies?
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What cities began as greek colonies?
The three cities are Istanbul, Turkey Marseille, France Naples, Italy
Where were there no Greek colonies?
there were greek colonies...
What is the relationship between the Greek trade routes and the Greek colonies?
The colonies, established around the Mediterranean and Black Seas, were independent city-states and each had to make it own living, They traded with their mother cities, and locally.
When did the greek establish colonies and where were the colonies located?
The began exporting surplus populations from about 900 CE onwards. Eventually there were about 2000 cities established around the Mediterrana and Black Seas, from today's Spain in the west to Asia Minor in the east.For example Naples (in Greek nea polis = New City) in Italy was a Greek city, as was Tripoli in Libya (tri polis= three cities), Miletus in Asia Minor.
What cities did the greek gods have influence on?
The Greek gods were worshiped in all ancient Greek cities.
Why did greek city states establish colonies?
The Greek people led the greek city-states to set up colonies
How were the Greeks able to conquer countries?
The Greek city-states out their surplus populations to form new cities, displacing indigenous occupants. These new cities themselves became overpopulated and sent out colonies of their own. This way the Mediterranean Sea coast was taken over by hundreds of Greek city-states.
When did the Greeks establish colonies Where were the Colonies located?
The began exporting surplus populations from about 900 CE onwards. Eventually there were about 2000 cities established around the Mediterrana and Black Seas, from today's Spain in the west to Asia Minor in the east.For example Naples (in Greek nea polis = New City) in Italy was a Greek city, as was Tripoli in Libya (tri polis= three cities), Miletus in Asia Minor.
When did Greeks establish colonies Where were the colonies located.?
The began exporting surplus populations from about 900 CE onwards. Eventually there were about 2000 cities established around the Mediterrana and Black Seas, from today's Spain in the west to Asia Minor in the east.For example Naples (in Greek nea polis = New City) in Italy was a Greek city, as was Tripoli in Libya (tri polis= three cities), Miletus in Asia Minor.
Where were Greek colonies located?
Many cities sent out colonies when their population exceeded the land capacity of the parent city. There were several hundred. And some of these colonies in turn outgrew the capacity of their land then also sent out colonies. Some well known ones are Athens (Miletus), Corinth (Corfu), Sparta (Taranto). However some colonies were set up by a consortium of cities anxious to get rid of a surplus and also get rid of potential problem-makers.
Why were the Greek colonies around the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea?
The city-states shipped surplus populations off to seize land and establish new cities for themselves.
