(02.02 MC)Use the map below, based on a map from the sixth century BCE, to answer the following question: A map of the world dating back to the sixth century BCE is shown. Land masses labeled Europe, Asia, and Libya encircle a body of water, as two oceans surround them on either side. Several islands populate the body of water between Europe, Asia, and Libya, including one labeled Syracuse, just south of the Italian peninsula.
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What conclusion can be drawn about the location of the city of Syracuse?

It was built on the coastline due to easy access to the Red Sea.
It was built on the coastline due to easy access to the Mediterranean Sea.
It was built inland to protect it from invaders sailing in from the Mediterranean Sea.
It was built inland to protect it from invaders sailing in from the Red Sea