In the Ancient Aegean World,why Was Urban Development Slow,despite Contact

In the ancient Aegean world,why was urban development slow,despite contact with Egypt and Mesopotamia?

A) Everyday life was dominated by weaponry rather than writing and palaces.
B) Societies were dominated by priests and sages.
C) Geographical obstacles led to scattered settlements.
D) Crops from the Fertile Crescent did not produce surpluses in the Aegean world.