The map shows lands settled by Greeks, Phoenicians, and Egyptians.
A map titled Greece, Phoenicia, and Egypt. A key shows Greece in orange, Phoenicia in purple, and Egypt in yellow. All shaded areas are near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Countries along the coast are Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Asia Minor (Turkey), Phoenicia, Lebanon, Egypt, and Africa. Persia is inland west of the Mediterranean Sea.
The people of which land were cut off from sea trade routes on the Mediterranean?
A. Asia Minor
B. Italy
C. Persia
D. Spain
