Which geographic feature played the largest role in creating independent Greek city-states?

A. The mountains prevented city-states from interacting

B. The climate was dry and crops were hard to grow.

C. The sea provided a living for merchants and sailors.

D. The low coastal lands were fertile for growing crops.

The correct answer is A. Ancient Greece was comprised of independent town small city-states, but this wasn't due to the works of one all-powerful king, the key geographic feature which allowed this was its mountains. The mountains allows its mountainous terrain, isolated valleys, and many offshore islands allowed for the formation of several local centers of power instead of simply one all-powerful capital.

the correct answer is A) mountains prevented city states from interacting.