<span>It was called that, but that is wrong. Actually, what is now called the Middle East was where the first Civilizations started. Sumer, Akkadia, and Babylon were the first three and they existed long before the area of Italy was civilized. It is even possible that Greece was civilized earlier than Rome. If you ask a Greek, they will say it is so anyway.
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A) is not the answer because we use nearby resources as an important factor in the site and growth of cities.
B) is not the answer because we need to be able to go and trade with other cities, or countries.
C) is correct because people don't use the prevailing wind direction as an important factor in the site and growth of cities.
D) is not the answer because we need to be able to defend our city or country.
So the correct answer is C)
Hope I helped.
Tropical climates and rainforests are found near the equator