The hypothesis, proposed by Robert Carneiro, attributes the origin of the state to a combination of population growth and limited agricultural resources which leads to increased warfare, which in turn fosters centralized political organization.
A) irrigation hypothesis
B) warfare and circumscription hypothesis
C) hilly flanks hypothesis
D) density-equilibrium hypothesis

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The warfare and circumscription hypothesis, proposed by Robert Carneiro, suggests that the origin of the state is due to population pressure and environmental constraints leading to warfare, which necessitates centralized political structures for defense and resource management.

The Hypothesis, Proposed by Robert Carneiro, Attributes the Origin of the State