Which of the Following Factors May Have Contributed to the Decline

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors may have contributed to the decline of the earliest city-states in Mesopotamia?

• A) salinization
• B) drought
• C) overpopulation
• D) flooding

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Definitions:

Ancient Maya

A Mesoamerican civilization known for its hieroglyphic script, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system, flourishing in present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador.

Calendar

A system of organizing days for social, religious, commercial, or administrative purposes, often based on lunar, solar, or lunisolar cycles.

Interdependence

A relationship between entities where each is mutually dependent on the other, often found in ecological systems, economies, and social relationships.

Vulnerability

The susceptibility of a system, entity, or individual to harm or damage when exposed to a hazardous agent or situation.