Two causes for Greek colonization and expansion throughout the Mediterranean were?

* Trade and commerce: The Greeks were a seafaring people, and they had a long tradition of trade and commerce with other cultures. They established colonies throughout the Mediterranean in order to gain access to new markets and resources.

* Overpopulation: Greece was a relatively small country, and it was often unable to support its growing population. Colonies provided a way for the Greeks to relieve overpopulation and find new land for their people to settle.

What is one way that Greek architecture influenced modern buildings?

What purpose did Hermes serve?

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