Hydraulic Civilization Theory Holds That _____________

question 58

Multiple Choice

Hydraulic civilization theory holds that _____________.

• A) water is the key to survival in the desert
• B) cities able to control irrigated farming over large hinterlands hold power over others
• C) irrigation is the key to the advancement of agriculture
• D) cities on islands will always dominate those on the nearby mainland
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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