2. Which of the following is the primary assumption of environmental determinism? a. Human destiny is controlled by the cultural environment.
b. The physical environment has little influence on humans.
c. Humans have complete control over the physical environment.
d. Many human adaptations are possible within a specific physical environment.
e. The physical environment controls human culture,

e. The physical environment controls human culture

Explanation:

Environmental determinism is a geographical concept that is defined as the physical environment controlling human culture, that is, the natural environment is responsible for promoting the development of human society. In determinism the environment directly impacts the development of man as an individual and it is nature and its effects that determine the culture and history of civilizations.

Through the concept of determinism, the concept of living space emerged, which are the ideal conditions of locality and natural resources for the development of a society.

the roman republic began to expand when rome fought the punic wars and defeated carthage. the punic wars refer to the series of 3 wars fought among rome and carthage, before it ended in carthage's defeat.