What was the main motivation for Greek colonization throughout the Mediterranean basin?

a. The strained resources of the mountainous Balkan Peninsula

b. The desire to spread Greek polytheistic religion

c. The belief in democracy as the most desirable form of government

d. The need to escape the plagues of the fifth century

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Taniyah Cameron

26 October, 05:15

What was the main motivation for Greek colonization throughout the Mediterranean basin?

a. The strained resources of the mountainous Balkan Peninsula

b. The desire to spread Greek polytheistic religion

c. The belief in democracy as the most desirable form of government

d. The need to escape the plagues of the fifth century

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Lexi Leblanc · Answer 1

The main motivation for Greek colonization throughout the Mediterranean basin was " a. The strained resources of the mountainous Balkan Peninsula," since this area provided a vast amount of natural resources.