Match the terms with their definitions. 1. to reduce the amount in blocks or sizeable amounts decimate 2. food and drink; necessary foods in order to stay alive city-states 3. the ancient power structures which were cities that were fortified into independent units of strength aristocratic 4. being of nobility or of a privileged upper-class sustenance

1. To reduce the amount in blocks or sizable amounts: Decimate

2. Food and drink; necessary foods in order to stay alive: Sustenance

3. The ancient power structures which were cities that were fortified into independent units of strength: City-States

4. Being of nobility or of a privileged upper-class: Aristocratic

Explanation:

These are the words that correctly match with the statements provided. To "decimate" means to reduce the amount of something by a large degree. This is a common word to use when talking about casualties of a war or conflict. "Sustenance" refers to food and drink that is required to survive. "City-states" are a form of political organization that was common in ancient times. Finally, "aristocratic" refers to something belonging to the upper-class of society.

social status of early civilizations was based primarily on economic power.- true ( first choice)