B, because<span> Paine was advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies.</span>
The Mediterranean Sea separated the Greek islands. These islands grew into separate city-states as they were separated by the sea.
The hills and mountains in Greece separated the individual city-states. These cities were separated by these hills and mountains, which led to them developing into different city-states.
I think your answer is
B. 179O's
Muhammad's teachings were popular with poorer people because he predicted all people were equal and the rich should share their wealth with the poor.