Why did many Greek settlements develop around the coastlines?(1 point)

Question

Responses

To escape the harsh Mediterranean climate inland
To escape the harsh Mediterranean climate inland

To be farther from the mountains for protection
To be farther from the mountains for protection

Much of Greece is mountainous with poor soil for farming
Much of Greece is mountainous with poor soil for farming

To avoid conflicts with neighboring city-state

Answer 1

To access trade routes and transportation by sea.