Question

question 8 of 10
why was ancient greece divided into a collection of city - states?
a. its many islands, high mountains, and remote peninsulas isolated population centers.
b. its citizens wanted direct democracy, which required smaller, more manageable social units.
c. its flat plains covered too much territory to allow for easy communication between cities.
d. its population was sharply divided among dozens of religions and value systems.

Explanation:

Ancient Greece's geography with its numerous islands, high - mountains, and remote peninsulas caused population centers to be isolated, leading to the formation of city - states. Option B is more of a result of city - states rather than a cause. Greece wasn't characterized by flat plains (contrary to C). And there wasn't a sharp religious division causing city - state formation (D is incorrect).

Answer:

A. Its many islands, high mountains, and remote peninsulas isolated population centers.