The first of Europe's civilisations was on Crete and it was organized by the Minoans. It's an island, so it can't be landlocked.
Also, It does not have a temperate climate, but rather a Mediterranean climate.
It has a seismic activity and in fact, Minoan Civilisation is believed to be brough down by a volcano.
So, after we've rejected all the wrong options, we're left with:
It is between three continents.
