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Which continents did the ancient Greeks establish settlements?
will one of them was in the black sea
What is the connection between the Greek explorers and the Renaissance?
The Greeks were the first to take many steps in exploration. They were first to establish colonies and they went around getting information from other countries. They also wrote about what they thought the world looked like from above (like an atlas).
What is the distinctive about Greek civilization compared to ones you have already read about?
The Greeks were the first to establish democracy (rule by the people). They also had some of the first scientists and mathmeticians.
Why were Greek colonies important?
They provided a settlement option for surplus populations of the city-states. The surplus were packed into ships and sent out to seize new land and establish their own cities around the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Over 2,000 were established.
Who name the Greeks Greeks?
The Romans named the Greeks in Greece.
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