Like other cultures, the Geography of Greece influenced its settlement patterns.
- Most of Greece is covered with high mountains and due to it Greek communities were separated from one another. Villages were located on the lowlands along the coast.
- Coastal villages were also separated by high mountains. It had poor solid and uneven land but farmers were still able to grow fruit, grapes, olives, and nuts.
- Greece has sea on three sides and because of it fishing, shipbuilding, and seafaring became important in ancient Greece.
- As the population of Greece grew it became harder to produce enough food for everyone and hence Greeks traveled to Italy, France, Asia Minor, and Africa to establish colonies.
So B. Encouraged most of the population to live along the southern coast is the correct answer
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