"Both civilizations sprang up <span>in locations with water sources" would be the best option from the list, since water during this time was crucial for the development of civilization. </span>
Special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession and are difficult for others to understand are called "jargon," since they are often only understood by people "in the know".
Increase of nationalism and capitalism and militarism increased competition
The answer to this question will be
C.
outsourcing labor