Question

Use the map showing the locations of major city-states in ancient Greece to answer the question.

Mt Olympus

Aegean Sea

Thctes

Oly

Mycen

Ephesus

Sparta

Dalas

Mediterranean Sea

Knossos

Based on the map and your knowledge of ancient Greece, how did the geography of the region shown affect the development of Greek city-states?

A. Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of distinct cultures among the city-states

B. Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.

C. Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of distinct cultures among the city-states.

D. Natural barmers to travel contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.

Map posted below

Answer 1

The geography of the region shown on the map affected the development of Greek city-states in several ways. One of the most significant factors was access to water and natural harbors, which contributed to the development of distinct cultures among the city-states. The natural barriers to travel, such as mountains and seas, also played a role in the development of these distinct cultures. Therefore, option C, "Natural barriers to travel contributed to the development of distinct cultures among the city-states," is the correct answer.