Civilisations need:
-water access (for drinking, irrigation and transport): so proximity of rivers, a great number of rivers would be beneficial (shores are not soo good, as the seas are too salty to drink)
- climate that allows to produce food (warm, semi-humid climate is best)
-also good mineral sources are good (coal, stone) - for building
The rise of the middle class in ancient Greece helped to shape the modern concept of democracy because it provided an area where the majority of citizens lived (or the majority of the population), but since they were not of the upper class, they still had no say in the government; and, as always results from these circumstances, the options were either face revolution (similar to the Reign of Terror) or change how the system works.
Answer:may not be functional for people in another category of a society's population.
Explanation:
Answer:
b. rationalizing.
Explanation:
Scott's behavior and thoughts are examples of <em>rationalizing </em>in the face of cognitive dissonance. Cognitive dissonance comes from conflicting beliefs and behaviors which produce mental discomfort. When Scott, who is diabetic, eats sugar he feels uncomfortable. He has to find a reason why eating sugar is healthier for him than saccharine. Finding a reasonable argument for doing what he really wants to do is rationalizing.