Look at the map showing the European Union (EU) and countries with which it has free-trade agreements (FTAs) Which is the reason
the EU has free-trade agreements with almost every country on the Mediterranean Sea? Having a sea border between an FTA country and the EU is more secure than a land border
Having a shoreline makes shipment by sea possible, which is less expensive than over land
The countries in North Africa and the Middle East are potential members of the European Union
The countries in North Africa and the Middle East are less politically volatile than other countries
The correct answer Having a shoreline makes shipment by sea possible, which is less expensive than over land
North African and Middle Eastern countries can't join the EU since they're not from Europe, and regarding security, it's all the same now since it's not the middle ages any more.
The correct answer is <span>a.the European crusades
The crusades helped many people learn of the Middle Eastern culture, which showed them numerous spices, materials, inventions, and other neat things.</span>
