From the collapse of ancient Rome to the fall of the Mayan empire, evidence from archaeology suggests that five factors have almost invariably been involved in the loss of civilizations: uncontrollable population movements; new epidemic diseases; failing states leading to increased warfare; collapse of trade routes leading to famine; and climate change

From the collapse of ancient Rome to the fall of the Mayan empire, evidence from archaeology suggests that five factors have almost invariably been involved in the loss of civilizations: uncontrollable population movements; new epidemic diseases; failing states leading to increased warfare; collapse of trade routes leading to famine; and climate change.

you are to select one (1) civilization which has failed and write a five- to ten-page essay exploring the events that led to the end of that civilization. Your essay should include an exploration of the basic characteristics of the civilization; the events that preceded the fall; a description of the actual fall, and a narrative of the aftermath.