Question

The Greek Polis, city-state, developed because of
A. The mountainous terrain that characterized Greece
B. Mistrust between rival cities
C. Aggressive outside cultures that made unification impossible
D. Previous patterns of organized government

Answer 1

Hint:There was an established instability in the context of the emergency of Greek city-states. Governing bodies could create political order without a powerful centralised state. It is a city state or Polis was one of such types of governing body. Earlier town Polis was referred to as a fortified area which offered protection at wartime.

 Complete answer:
Greece Greek City was developed because of the physical geography of the Mediterranean region. It has many rocky islands Rocky and mountainous landscapes. Population centres are isolated due to the barriers. Easiest way to move from place to place is through the sea. The reason behind the city states is aristocracy. Any permanent monarchy was prevented from being formed. Political independence of the cities was defended by them vigorously, only a short time tyrant was allowed they could not dream of becoming a king of that area. Mediterranean region was calm and easily navigable so it was an opportunity for Geeks to found new colonies in the times of crisis. It was dominated by small city states and independent towns rather than one and powerful king in the colonies. They were always in contact with the mother cities and acknowledged their own blood ties. They were independent in other respects.The mountainous terrain that characterized Greece.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note:Independent sovereign state that serves as the center of political, economic and cultural life is said to be a city state.Singapore ,Vatican City and Monaco are some of the accepted city states.They have significant populations.