What Led to the Decline of Cities in the Seventh

question 35

Multiple Choice

What led to the decline of cities in the seventh and eighth centuries?

• A) fear of attack
• B) less trade being conducted
• C) no centralized government
• D) lack of strong public authority
• E) All of these.

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