How did the geography of the Hebrew lands influence the development of monotheism among their people? A. The hilly and mountainous terrain of their lands limited contact with neighboring societies, enabling them to shape and nurture their monotheistic faith. B. The vast deserts surrounding their territories prevented them from interacting with outsiders, giving rise to their unique monotheistic beliefs. C. The central location of their lands made them a meeting point for various trade routes, promoting the exchange of monotheistic concepts. D. The fertile regions around them encouraged trading and sharing beliefs with different cultures, contributing to their monotheistic ideas.