Which of the Following Contributed to the Development of a Warfare-Dominated

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following contributed to the development of a warfare-dominated culture in Europe?

• A) Weapons were produced with minerals found in river-basin agricultural economies.
• B) Mining output slashed the cost and increased the availability of raw materials needed for tools to clear forested land.
• C) Local religions required human sacrifices, so warfare was required to obtain sufficient offerings to the gods.
• D) Agricultural communities were producing surpluses, so residents had to protect their land and resources from encroaching neighbors.

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