Which of the Following Was Probably Not One of the Components

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was probably not one of the components of the systems failure that brought down the Indus Valley cities?

• A) The Hakra River system drying up
• B) Invaders from the north and east driving out the inhabitants
• C) Massive flooding
• D) Salinization of farmland
• E) Increased erosion

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