which impact did mountains have on the development of Greek city-states?

Question

A. They isolated the city-states and made them independent.
B. They helped increase trade between the city-states
C. They had fertile soil so people farmed in the mountains
D. People in the mountains worked as sailors and merchants

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. They isolated the city-states and made them independent.

The mountainous terrain of Greece led to the development of separate, independent city-states (or polis), as these natural barriers made it difficult for people to travel and communicate across regions. This resulted in a variety of city-states, each with its own governance and culture.