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Which statements were a factor in the decline of Sumer?

Select all correct answers.

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Nomads invaded Sumerian city-states.

Nomads invaded Sumerian city-states.

A drought caused poor crop production.

A drought caused poor crop production.

The cultivated soil had poor drainage.

The cultivated soil had poor drainage.

Salinization of the soil occurred.

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The correct statements that were a factor in the decline of Sumer are:

  • Nomads invaded Sumerian city-states.
  • A drought caused poor crop production.
  • Salinization of the soil occurred.

These factors contributed to the decline of Sumerian civilization, impacting agricultural productivity and political stability. The statement about the cultivated soil having poor drainage is not typically cited as a primary factor in the decline.