Why did Thomas Jefferson locate Monticello on a hilltop?

a. Hilltops were deemed most secure in the event of war.
b. A hilltop would be safe from the floods common to that area.
c. Hilltops were traditional sites of Greek or Roman temples.
d. A hilltop provided the best view of the Virginia countryside.


Answer: c

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