What was the purpose of the Greek colonies?

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Emmett Trujillo

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13 May, 08:56

What was the purpose of the Greek colonies?

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Liberty Zhang · Answer 1

The ancient Greeks were sailors and explorers, settling regions around the Mediterranean Sea. 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 unres

Carter Lambert · Answer 2

The ancient Greeks were sailors and explorers, settling regions around the Mediterranean Sea. 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.