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

Question

A. Massive architectural structures have universal value.
B. Massive structures are inexpensive to create and therefore widespread.
C. Massive structures are easy to build.
D. Governments used architecture to communicate religious messages to citizens.

Answer 1

The best explanation for why architecture was used extensively in both river valley civilizations and classical civilizations is:

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

Architecture often served not only practical purposes but also symbolic ones, reflecting the values, beliefs, and power structures of a society, especially in terms of religious practices and government authority.