15 points

in ancient greece, merchants and traders searched the mediterranean sea for natural resources like iron for tools, silver for coins, clay and marble for statues, and timber for houses and ships. these resources were scarce and found in many different places. what effect did the merchants have on the region?
a.
they discouraged trade among regions outside the mediterranean.
b.
they connected different regions and develop trade.
c.
they contributed to the economic isolation of each different region.
d.
they created more scarcity of natural resources in the region.