Question

select the correct answer.
what effect did location have on the phoenicians and the minoans?
a. it made them more open to invasions, which happened regularly.
b. it isolated them from other civilizations of the time.
c. it forced them to find new ways to build their settlements.
d. it allowed them to use the mediterranean sea and other bodies of water for trade.

Explanation:

The Phoenicians and Minoans were located near the Mediterranean Sea. Their coastal locations enabled them to engage in maritime trade. Option A is incorrect as there's no indication of regular invasions being a main effect. Option B is wrong because their location near water facilitated interaction, not isolation. Option C is not the main effect related to their location. Option D aligns with the fact that their coastal positions allowed them to use water bodies for trade.

Answer:

D. It allowed them to use the Mediterranean Sea and other bodies of water for trade.