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'''Colonization''' is the act of establishing a species or civilization into a new area. | '''Colonization''' is the act of establishing a species or civilization into a new area. | ||
== Examples of Colonization == | == Examples of Colonization == | ||
*Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean World | *Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean World (Naples and Marseille had their origin as Greek Colonies) | ||
*[[Roman Empire|Roman]] Settlements in various | *[[Roman Empire|Roman]] Settlements in various provinces | ||
*Viking Settlement in Russia, Iceland and Newfoundland (the latter was not | *Viking Settlement in Russia, Iceland and Newfoundland (the latter was not successful) | ||
*Colonization of North America, Australia and New Zealand by the British. | *Colonization of North America, Australia and New Zealand by the British. | ||
*Colonization of South America by the Spanish and Portugees. | *Colonization of South America by the Spanish and Portugees. | ||
Revision as of 21:21, 23 May 2012
Colonization is the act of establishing a species or civilization into a new area.
Examples of Colonization
- Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean World (Naples and Marseille had their origin as Greek Colonies)
- Roman Settlements in various provinces
- Viking Settlement in Russia, Iceland and Newfoundland (the latter was not successful)
- Colonization of North America, Australia and New Zealand by the British.
- Colonization of South America by the Spanish and Portugees.
- Colonization of Quebec and Louisiana by the French
Colonization in Science Fiction
A common theme in science fiction is the colonization of space and extraterrestrial planets by humanity. Another common theme is alien civilizations attempting to colonize Earth, often by force.