Question

The map shows Greece.

Map of Greece. The Greek Empire is shaded in green including the cities of Athens, Sparta, and the island of Crete. The Pindus mountains are marked by a triangle.
Judging by this map, which geographic characteristic helped the civilizations of early Greece to become successful in the trade industry?


Greece contains many islands.
Greece is close to Rome.
Greece is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.
Greece contains many valuable minerals.

Answer 1

Greece is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea.

Being coastal with many islands gave the Greeks easy access to sea routes, ports, and maritime trade — especially important because mountains made overland travel difficult.