Conclusion about the importance of colonization for ancient greece.

The Greek colonization, because of its scale, was called the Great Colonization. It lasted for about 300 years.

Colonization had a tremendous impact on the formation of the ancient Greek world. She expanded the geographical knowledge of the Greeks. The Greeks encountered many peoples, got acquainted with their customs, religion and culture.

Colonization gave a powerful impetus to the development of the economy, trade, and navigation. The population of the colonies needed many things, which they had to buy in Greece. The colony supplied handicrafts, wines, and olive oil. Grain, metals, and also slaves were brought from the colony to Greece.