How does the phrase "rampant urbanization and overuse of the land also resulted in the decline and
eventual abandonment of the cities of the Fertile
Crescent" (Paragraph 5) contribute to the
development of ideas in this article?
A The phrase demonstrates how Alexander the
Great was able to conquer the region.
B The phrase identifies how the achievements of
the region were disseminated throughout the
area.
C The phrase reveals one of the reasons why a
previously thriving civilization eventually
declined.
D The phrase analyzes the effect the earthquakes
had on the rampant urbanization in the area.