One of the ways in which Santa Anna was a typical caudillo was that as soon as he achieved major military victories he swept into authoritarian power, which was typical.
The Minoans inhabited Crete
Italy's location made it easy for Roman ships to reach the other lands around the sea. The two main mountain ranges helped protect Rome and its large plains made it easier to farm the lands.
The best option from the list would be that "<span>b. The United States began to build up its military and to stockpile weapons," since this was part of the inevitable "Arms Race" that took place between the US and the USSR. </span>
The code of chivalry was intended to prevent lawlessness on the part of knights.