Village-Based Irrigation Systems Proved More Durable Than Systems Constructed by Powerful

question 42

Multiple Choice

Village-based irrigation systems proved more durable than systems constructed by powerful governments because they

• A) were larger in scale.
• B) depended on simple technologies and therefore could be easily repaired after a crisis.
• C) relied on more innovative engineering.
• D) required the coordination of large amounts of labor to construct and maintain.
• E) were more effective.

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