The settlements served as 1. Trading posts 2. As central government centers
The settlements formed important commercial centers whereby the trading of good would be carried out. They were also used as administrative posts by the government to carry out its functions
The Europeans that traveled to provoked the West European curiosity for exploration and expansion was Vasco de Gama
The first American railroads carried <span>passengers and freight.</span>
Answer: Aegean Sea
Explanation: Greek civilization first settled near the Aegean sea. So it will be Greek civilization began along the Aegean Sea.