Question
Which statements correctly identify a current theory on why the Indus Valley civilization declined?
Select all correct answers.
Responses
Foreign conquerors forced the people to leave.
Foreign conquerors forced the people to leave.
Indus Valley populations migrated to Central Asia and Africa.
Indus Valley populations migrated to Central Asia and Africa.
The surrounding land was severely deforested.
The surrounding land was severely deforested.
Irrigation made the soil salty and unfit for farming.
Irrigation made the soil salty and unfit for farming.
Disease reduced the population.
Select all correct answers.
Responses
Foreign conquerors forced the people to leave.
Foreign conquerors forced the people to leave.
Indus Valley populations migrated to Central Asia and Africa.
Indus Valley populations migrated to Central Asia and Africa.
The surrounding land was severely deforested.
The surrounding land was severely deforested.
Irrigation made the soil salty and unfit for farming.
Irrigation made the soil salty and unfit for farming.
Disease reduced the population.
Answers
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The decline of the Indus Valley civilization has been attributed to multiple factors, including environmental and social conditions. The statements that correctly identify current theories on why the Indus Valley civilization declined are:
1. **The surrounding land was severely deforested.**
2. **Irrigation made the soil salty and unfit for farming.**
3. **Disease reduced the population.**
The other options concerning foreign conquerors and migration to Central Asia and Africa are less strongly supported by current theories regarding the decline of the Indus Valley civilization. Therefore, they may not be considered correct in the context of prevailing theories.
1. **The surrounding land was severely deforested.**
2. **Irrigation made the soil salty and unfit for farming.**
3. **Disease reduced the population.**
The other options concerning foreign conquerors and migration to Central Asia and Africa are less strongly supported by current theories regarding the decline of the Indus Valley civilization. Therefore, they may not be considered correct in the context of prevailing theories.