Colonisation Flashcards
What change in mainland Greece took place between c.1200 BC - c.1000 BC
From c. 1200 BC to c. 1000 BC a major wave of migration took place from mainland Greece to Asia Minor.
What was the ‘Age of Colonialism’ ?
The ‘Age of Colonialism’ was a period between the 8th and 6th century BC when the Greeks in both Asia Minor and mainland Greece sent out large numbers of colonies, both East and West.
What Colonies did Greek Citied found in the 5th Century BC (+ later) ?
In the 5th Century BC and later Greek city states founded more colonies including;
- Sicily
- Southern Italy
- The Black Sea Area
- Parts of France
- Parts of Spain.
What are believed to be the primary social & economic reasons for colonisation at this time?
Although the reasons for colonisation in Ancient Greece are often debated it is believed that the social and economic reasons for colonisation include;
- ‘Land hunger’
- availability of agricultural land, as Greece often experienced drought making it difficult to farm.
- pull factors such as fresh water, a good harbour and good land.
Why did the Phokaians establish colonies in the far West and why at were the benefits?
Most colonies were probably resulted from mixed factors.
An example of this is the Phokaians who established colonies in the far west like the Teians in Thrace as they were fleeing from Persian dominance (political reasons).
But the Phokaians did benefit from trading and piracy in Corsica and Sicily.
What is the translation of ‘Polis’ ?
‘Polis’ is usually translated to ‘city state’.
What is the definition of ‘Polis’ ?
A highly institutionalised and highly centralised micro state consisting of one town (often walled) with its immediate hinterland and settled with stratified population of whom some are citizens, some foreigners and some slaves.
(P 49 Roisman & Yardley.)
In a ‘Polis’ what is the town?
The town is the economic, religious, the military, and the political centre of the city state.
In a ‘Polis’ what is the city state?
The city state is a self governing polity (political group), but not necessarily an independent and autonomous state.
What made a Greek city state recognisable ?
A Greek city state was recognisable by its;
-territory
-community
-public buildings
-urban centre (asty).
