All of the following effects occurred as a result of the growth of towns and villages except
a. the decrease in trade among societies
b. the development of complex social structures
c. the beginnings of the first organized religions
d. the institution of more advanced governments

The correct answer is the first (A).

The formation of towns and villages has social, religious and institutional effects of organization. This is how societies have organized and prospered. The unification of people in a centrality is associated with the emergence of religions, governments, social structures and the development of commerce.

the answer is a wheel