Question

Select the options that indicate reasons that are believed to have led to the decline of the Mesopotamian Empire.

• A. Change in the course of flow of the River Euphrates
• B. Invasion by the Hittites
• C. Frequent dynastic wars
• D. Pollution

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Change in the course of flow of the River Euphrates
B Invasion by the Hittites
C Frequent dynastic wars

Historians have quite a few theories about how the Mesopotamian Civilisation declined. They believe that the decline of this civilization was mainly due to the change in the course of flow of the river Euphrates. This was coupled by the chaos created in 1600 BCE when the Hittites invaded Mesopotamia. Frequent wars between the dynasties also seem to have led to the decline of the mighty Mesopotamian civilisation.