When early civilizations collapsed,the result was often:
A) a "dark age."
B) a new civilization immediately replaced the older one.
C) new civilizations that immediately outdid the older ones.
D) a very brief period of decline with new civilizations that maintained a clear continuity with the past.

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When early civilizations collapsed, it often resulted in a "dark age" characterized by a significant decline in population, trade, and cultural achievements. The collapse of the Mycenaean civilization in Greece and the collapse of the Western Roman Empire are examples of such collapses that resulted in significant periods of decline and instability.

When Early Civilizations Collapsed,the Result Was Often