Which of the following could be considered the best evidence to support Robert Carneiro’s theory of environmental circumscription?
a. Many early state-level societies are found near lakes, rivers, and oceans.
b. Violence and warfare accelerated prior to early state formation.
c. Early states relied almost exclusively on agriculture.
d. Some state-level societies formed in river valleys.
Answer: d
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