Discuss the various theories for the decline of states.

What will be an ideal response?


1. Environmental degradation
2. Overextension
3. Abuse of power

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Which of the following statements is true of symbols?

A. Symbols are rooted deeply in genetic structure. B. Symbols are different for everyone. C. Symbols cannot be easily identified. D. Symbols are arbitrary meaningful units we use to represent reality.

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Eburnation is

a. a symptom of iron deficiency anemia in which the skull takes on a porous appearance. b. a horizontal linear defect in tooth enamel indicating an episode of physiological stress. c. a sign of osteoarthritis in which the epiphyses of long bones are worn smooth, causing them to take on a varnish-like appearance. d. a sign of osteoarthritis in which bones develop a distinct "lipping" at the point of articulation. e. the spongy appearance of bone of the upper eye sockets.

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Of all the world's states, ____ is one of the very few where pluralism really has worked out to the satisfaction of all parties to the arrangement

a. the United States b. Canada c. Switzerland d. France e. Australia

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Central governments rarely achieve complete military victories over separatist groups

a. True b. False

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