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Archaeologists found evidence of irrigation systems in the desert dated back 3000 years. What can they infer about the ancient civilization?
AThey were lucky it rained back then.
BThey possessed advanced engineering skills and a structured society.
CThey liked to build pipes for fun.
DThey were primitive people with no technology.
✓ Correct Answer: B — They possessed advanced engineering skills and a structured society.
Irrigation requires planning, engineering, and collective effort, implying a sophisticated social structure.
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