Question

1. in early mediterranean civilizations, the development of an extensive trade network and a bureaucracy that could manage record - keeping was based on

a writing
b geography
c military power
d natural resources

Explanation:

In early Mediterranean civilizations, writing was crucial for record - keeping in trade and bureaucracy. Geography (B) relates to location, not record - keeping. Military power (C) is for defense/conquest, not record - keeping. Natural resources (D) are for trade goods, not record - keeping systems. So writing (A) is the basis.

Answer:

A. writing