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The city-states in mainland Greece had limited land and a burgeoning population. So they loaded their surpluses on ships and sent them off to seize new land and establish their own city-state, resulting in over 2,000 spread around the Mediterranean and Black Sea littorals.
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The Greeks began establishing colonies as early as B.C.E., in order to alleviate overcrowding, land scarcity, and political upheaval in Greece. The Greeks were able to cultivate wider areas because to iron equipment and improved farming practices.
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∙ 6y agoTo export their surplus populations which could not be supported on the limited land of their city-states, and had to be got rid of before they caused trouble.
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Why did the Greeks decide to build colonies?
The Greeks established colonies for trading with other city-states.
Who planted colonies in the southern Italy and Sicily?
The Greeks planted there colonies there.
What word can be used in place of colonies?
settle
Where were the Greeks colonies in Italy?
Southern italy
During the Dark Age where did some Greeks settle?
I believe it was Crete.
Why did the Greeks decide to build colonies?
The Greeks established colonies for trading with other city-states.
Who were the original people to settle in Italy?
Greeks
Why did Greeks' establish colonies?
drfuo
Who planted colonies in the southern Italy and Sicily?
The Greeks planted there colonies there.
Who were the first 3 to settle in Italy?
Greeks, Latins, and Etruscans
Where did the Greeks settle during the dark age?
I believe it was Crete.
What colonies did the spanish settle in 1650?
st.augustine
What was the last of the thirteen colonies to settle?
Georgia.
What word can be used in place of colonies?
settle
Where did the Jews settle in the 13 Colonies?
Georgia!
Where were the Greeks colonies in Italy?
Southern italy
During the Dark Age where did some Greeks settle?
I believe it was Crete.
