The recent occurrence of both severe and prolonged droughts as well as floods is being worsened by

The recent occurrence of both severe and prolonged droughts as well as floods is being worsened by global climate change.

Global climate change is the rise in average surface temperatures on earth which occurs mainly as a result of human activities such as the use of fossil fuels, which discharges carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the air. These gases trap heat within the atmosphere and this can have various effects on ecosystems, including droughts, rising sea levels, and very bad weather events.

the minoan civilization flourished in the middle bronze age on the island of crete located in the eastern mediterranean from c. 2000 bce until c. 1500 bce. with their unique art and architecture, and the spread of their ideas through contact with other cultures across the aegean, the minoans made a significant contribution to the development of western european civilization as it is known today. labyrinth-like palace complexes, vivid frescoes depicting scenes such as bull-leaping and processions, fine gold jewelry, elegant stone vases, and pottery with vibrant decorations of marine life are all particular features of minoan crete.  

so basically their unique way of ding arts, as well as architecture.

according to classical republican political theory, which democratic republics would function best?

a.   small republics, with people who had similar interests

b.   large republics, with people who had competing interests

c.   republics made up entirely of landowners

d.   republics made up entirely of servants