Which city-state was located on an isthmus, making it a wealthy center for trade and the host of the Isthmian Games?
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Correct answer: Corinth
Corinth's control of the narrow land bridge between the Peloponnese and mainland Greece allowed it to dominate trade between the Ionian and Aegean seas. It was famous for its commercial wealth and naval innovations, and hosted the Isthmian Games.
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