Use the map showing the locations of major city-states in ancient Greece to answer the question.
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 barriers to travel contributed to the development of a single, dominant culture shared by the city-states.
A. Access to water and natural harbors contributed to the development of distinct cultures among the city-states.
The geography of ancient Greece, with its rugged mountains and numerous islands, created separate regions that were isolated from each other. This isolation led to the development of distinct city-states with their own cultures, traditions, and identities. The access to water and natural harbors also facilitated trade and communication between city-states, but the geographical barriers still played a significant role in shaping the individual character of each city-state.