<u>Answer:</u>
The characteristic that is common to "all three groups of reptiles" is that they are all ectotherms.
<u>Explanation:</u>
- Almost all the reptiles are referred to as 'ectotherms' because they are all cold-blooded.
- They adjust their body temperature according to the temperature of the surrounding.
- Reptiles like snakes do not have claws or eyelids. Moreover, not all reptiles protect their eggs.
- The "sea turtles" lay eggs on the seashores and go back to the seas.
- Thus, the only common characteristic among all the reptiles is that they are all ectotherms.
The city-states of ancient Mesopotamia were independent cities constructed around temples and entirely self-contained within mighty perimeter walls.<span> City-states were unified with each other only by their shared use of the Sumerian language. They spent most of their time engaged in conflict over resources.</span>
Yes, in some countries in South America, such as Brazil for example, but not in all of them.