If quantity demanded exceeds quantity supplied, what most likely needs to happen to achieve equilibrium?
the supply needs to increase
the price needs to decrease
the price needs to increase
the demand needs to increase

The price needs to increase

Explanation:

In this situation, there is a shortage because you cannot supply the demand for  certain good/service. To achieve equilibrium, where you demand and supply meet, or the point where  price at which you can supply enough to satisfy the deman, you will need to increase the price. The increase of price would decrease the demand to a point where you can supply enough.

the aksumite empire was an ancient kingdom located in what is now northern ethiopia from the period of 100 ad to 940 ad. its capital was the city of aksum. the kingdom established itself as one of the 4 great powers at its time, along with persia, rome, and china.

the kingdom was rich in goods like gold, iron, and salt. it established strong commercial ties with the regions governed by rome, egypt, and persia (arabia). aksum was a key location in this commercial network. trade was also facilitated with the introduction of the aksumite currency.

d. i assume the underlined word is "role." reformat if it isn't.

explanation:

role is closest to part because when replacing words, "playing a vital decision," "playing a vital activity," and "playing a vital dollar" don't make logical sense. the only meaningful choice is "playing a vital part."

this fits one of merriam-webster's definitions of role: "a function or part performed especially in a particular operation or process."