Question

The creation of independent city-states in ancient Greece can be most directly attributed to the

(1) diverse ethnic groups in the region
(2) large number of different languages
(3) rugged mountainous terrain
(4) practice of oligarchy

Answer 1

The creation of independent city-states in ancient Greece can be most directly attributed to the "(1) diverse ethnic groups in the region," since people of similar groups tended to live closer together.