Which Is NOT a Condition Favoring Dispersed Settlement

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a condition favoring dispersed settlement?

• A) need for defense
• B) colonization by individual families
• C) private enterprise
• D) well-drained land with readily available water

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Definitions:

Xenophobia

Fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners, often manifesting in discriminatory attitudes or behaviors.

High-context

A communication style where much of the information is understood through context, non-verbal cues, and between-the-lines reading, common in many Asian and Middle Eastern cultures.

Pluralism

A condition or system in which multiple distinct groups, cultures, or entities coexist within a society or organization.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a devaluation of other cultures.