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What primary geographic factor contributed to the period of crisis in Greece between the 8th and 6th centuries BC?
What primary geographic factor contributed to the period of crisis in Greece between the 8th and 6th centuries BC?
- Frequent earthquakes disrupting agricultural production.
- Widespread deforestation leading to soil erosion.
- Insufficiently fertile soil unable to support the growing population. (correct)
- Overabundance of water causing floods that ruined crops.
How did the ownership of land in ancient Greece contribute to emigration during the period of crisis?
How did the ownership of land in ancient Greece contribute to emigration during the period of crisis?
- Land was readily available for purchase, attracting foreign investment and labor.
- Land was equally distributed, encouraging skilled laborers to seek opportunities abroad.
- The government nationalized land, forcing farmers to relocate to urban centers.
- Most land was owned by the aristocracy, compelling commoners to emigrate. (correct)
Why were Greek colonies typically established on the coast?
Why were Greek colonies typically established on the coast?
- To secure access to fresh water sources essential for agriculture.
- To gain better access to mineral resources found near the sea.
- To avoid conflicts with established inland civilizations.
- To enable easier transport and trade routes by sea. (correct)
Even though the Greek colonies were independent, what aspects of their original polis did they maintain?
Even though the Greek colonies were independent, what aspects of their original polis did they maintain?
What term was used to refer to the original Greek city-state from which a colony was founded?
What term was used to refer to the original Greek city-state from which a colony was founded?
Besides new territories, with which peoples did colonization bring the Greeks into contact?
Besides new territories, with which peoples did colonization bring the Greeks into contact?
What was one significant effect of Greek colonization beyond addressing the initial crisis in Greece?
What was one significant effect of Greek colonization beyond addressing the initial crisis in Greece?
How did the establishment of colonies impact the cultural identity of the emigrating Greeks?
How did the establishment of colonies impact the cultural identity of the emigrating Greeks?
What economic advantage did the coastal location of Greek colonies primarily offer to the mainland Greek city-states?
What economic advantage did the coastal location of Greek colonies primarily offer to the mainland Greek city-states?
How did Greek colonization influence the cultural landscape of the Mediterranean region?
How did Greek colonization influence the cultural landscape of the Mediterranean region?
Flashcards
Greek crisis (8th-6th centuries BC)
Greek crisis (8th-6th centuries BC)
A time of instability and difficulty faced by Greece between the 8th and 6th centuries BC.
Reasons for Greek emigration
Reasons for Greek emigration
Insufficiently fertile soil and inequitable land ownership led to food shortages and emigration.
Greek emigration
Greek emigration
The action of Greeks leaving their homeland to establish settlements in new territories.
Greek colonies
Greek colonies
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Metropolis
Metropolis
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Colonization's Impact
Colonization's Impact
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Study Notes
Greek Expansion
- Between the 8th and 6th centuries BC, Greece faced a period of crisis.
- The crisis occurred because the soil was not fertile enough to sustain the growing population.
- A minority owned most of the land.
- Many Greeks emigrated and established colonies around the Mediterranean as a result.
Colonies of Greece
- Colonies were established on the coast to facilitate transport and trade.
- The colonies were independent communities that maintained the gods, customs, and organization of their original polis.
- The original polis was called a metropolis.
- Colonization brought Greeks into contact with other peoples, including the Phoenicians, Etruscans, and Egyptians.
- Colonization also helped spread Greek civilization beyond Greek territory.
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