Which of the following factors most influenced the adoption of largely mobile lifestyles by early societies in the Great Basin and Great Plains? Choose 1

(Choice A)
A
Religious beliefs stipulated that devout individuals should live nomadic lives.

(Choice B)
B
The climate of the Great Plains consisted of periods of drought, making farming impossible.

(Choice C)
C
Frequent earthquakes and flash floods made stone houses and pueblos unsustainable.

(Choice D)
D
The arid Great Basin limited farming opportunities close to major waterways, making permanent settlements undesirable.

Choice D

Explanation:

The arid Great Basin limited farming opportunities close to major waterways, making permanent settlements undesirable.

the correct answer is "c: merchants" and "e. soldiers".

the song dynasty was known as the first government in the world to introduce paper currency. it was also the first chinese government which established a permanent standing navy. finally, the first compass was introduced during this period of government.

all of these innovations heavily affected commerce in a positive way. printed money dynamize commerce within the borders of the empire due to an easier way to quantify value during the trade. the introduction of the compass trade routes to be faster. finally, the introduction of a standing navy regulate trade routes.

regarding military affairs, gunpowder was created during this period. this was a tremendous improvement that was widely utilized by the military in order to innovate in the manufacturing of weapons.