What geographic feature most strongly shaped the development of Phoenician trade networks?
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Correct answer: Mountainous terrain limiting inland expansion
Phoenicia's narrow coastal strip and mountainous hinterland limited agriculture and inland expansion. This pushed the Phoenicians toward the sea and encouraged maritime trade as their primary economic activity.
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