Which of the following best explains why architecture was used extensively in both river valley civilizations and classical civilizations?(1 point)

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Governments used architecture to communicate religious messages to citizens.
Governments used architecture to communicate religious messages to citizens.

Massive structures are inexpensive to create and therefore widespread.
Massive structures are inexpensive to create and therefore widespread.

Massive architectural structures have universal symbolic value.
Massive architectural structures have universal symbolic value.

Massive structures are easy to build.

Answer 1

None of the given options accurately explain why architecture was used extensively in both river valley civilizations and classical civilizations. Architecture was used extensively in these civilizations primarily for religious and political purposes, as it served as a way for rulers to communicate their power and authority to the people, as well as to demonstrate their religious beliefs and devotion to the gods. Massive structures were not necessarily easy to build or inexpensive, as they often required significant resources, labor, and planning. Therefore, the best explanation would be: Governments used architecture to communicate religious and political messages to citizens.

Answer 2

please select the closest response

Answer 3

The closest response would be: Governments used architecture to communicate religious messages to citizens.