Read the excerpt, and then answer the question. Why did pioneers put their wagons in a circle at night? Check all of the boxes that apply.

to keep animals from running away

to keep warm on cold nights

to protect against American Indian attacks

Aside from low birthrates and high death rates, what can cause a country’s population to decline

The maya got water from which of the following sources?

Read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version. gilgamesh said, "courage, dear brother, this is no time to give in to fear. we have come so far, across so many mountains, and our journey is about to reach its goal. you were raised in the wild, with your own hands you have killed marauding lions and wolves, you are brave, your heart has been tested in combat. though your arms feel weak now and your legs tremble, you are a warrior, you know what to do.” what characteristics of an epic hero does gilgamesh demonstrate in this excerpt? check all that apply. leadership courage honesty triumph in battle compelling speech