What impact did location likely have on competing claims to the Holy Land? -The region is fairly isolated, making it a defensible strategic position.
-The landscape is fertile and well suited to agriculture, with a mild climate favorable to
many people.
-The area sits on the intersection of three continents, making it desirable for trade and
conquest.
-The abundant natural resources support a variety of economic activities that promise
advantages in trade.

Answer -The area sits on the intersection of three continents, making it desirable for trade and
conquest.

the california missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert native americans to catholicism and expand european territory. there were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833.   the missions were built by the spanish starting in 1769 in order to “colonize” the territory of alta california. so the missions were important because they were the means of settling california. it also wanted to keep other european countries out of alta california. building settlements along the coast would them meet these goals. missionaries wanted to convert the indians to the roman catholic faith. california indians did much of the work to build missions.

answer; ///i do believe that the correct answer is (d); ///athens had a small population;

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