Which statements describe current theories about why the indus valley civilization declined? choose all answers that are correct. a. people abandoned the cities to live in smaller villages. b. disease devastated the population. c. pests destroyed the agriculture. d. a series of wars forced people to leave the area. e. massive flooding disrupted farming.

A. People abandoned the cities to live in smaller villages.

Changes in river patterns caused the large civilization to break up into smaller communities called late Harappan cultures.

E. Massive flooding disrupted farming.

A change in the Harappan climate might have been due to the monsoons or winds that bring heavy rains. Monsoons can be damaging to a climate, destroying vegetation and agriculture.

Answers:

E. Massive flooding disrupted farming.

A. People abandoned the cities to live in smaller villages.

B. Disease devastated the population.

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the social historical theory explains the creation of the varnas, jats and of the untouchables. according to this theory, the caste system began with the arrival of the aryans in india. the aryans arrived in india around 1500 bc. the fair skinned aryans arrived in india from south europe and north asia.

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