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The Greeks used ships because, in ancient times, moving things across land would have been risky (it was easier to attack wagons/carts than it was to attack a ship). Also, Greece borders the Mediterranean Sea so it would be more practical to cut through the sea when going to places such as Egypt or the Middle East.

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What did ancient Greeks use as a highway for trade?

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