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Land that was easy to defend. Fertile land for farming and herding. Easy access to sea ports for trading.
Answer:
the Roman Republic
For 500 years Ancient Rome was governed by the Roman Republic. This was a form of government that allowed for people to elect officials. It was a complex government with a constitution, detailed laws, and elected officials such as senators.
The Great Schism refers to the split between the East and the West, particularly this refers to the Church and Christianity. After the Great Schism, the Christian Church (there was only one at the time) split into two parts of the same religion - Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches. This happened in 1054.
I am not sure on what the right answer is but I would choese C or D.