Why Did the Center of Power Shift to Meroë in the Fourth

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why did the center of power shift to Meroë in the fourth century B.C.E.?

• A) There was a plague epidemic throughout Egypt.
• B) It was a better location for agriculture and trade.
• C) Nubia allied militarily with peoples in sub-Saharan Africa.
• D) The king of Meroë was the strongest man in the Eastern Hemisphere.
• E) Egyptian culture weakened and became degenerate.

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Definitions:

Thick Filament

A component of skeletal muscle fibers responsible for contraction, primarily composed of the protein myosin.

Muscle Contraction

The activation of tension-generating sites within muscle fibers, initiating changes that result in the shortening or lengthening of the muscle.

Epimysium

An overlying layer of dense irregular connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle, providing support and protection.

Entire Muscle

Refers to a complete muscle, including all of its fibers, connective tissues, blood vessels, and nerves, functioning as a single unit.