Question

Many Greek city-states encouraged migration to areas outside of Greece during the 8th and 7th centuries B.C. in order to ________.

A. obtain new sources of raw materials.
B. spread their political and religious ideas to other lands.
C. establish bases for commercial and military expansion.
D. ease discontent caused by a maldistribution of land and an increase in poverty.

Answer 1

Many Greek city-states encouraged migration to areas outside of Greece during the 8th and 7th centuries B.C. in order to ease discontent caused by a maldistribution of land and an increase in poverty. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth option or option "D".