The initial growth of Teotihuacán was likely prompted by

A. a drought that forced people from the countryside to seek food and supplies in the city.
B. the discovery of vast gold deposits in the region surrounding the city.
C. a volcanic eruption that forced large numbers of people to flee their homes and resettle in the city.
D. the rise of a great military, which brought in many prisoners of war to the city.


Answer: C

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