Question

Identify the type of sentence.

Pride is a powerful factor in an individual's behavior; it can also be the downfall of that individual.
simple sentence
compound sentence
complex sentence

Answer 1

complex

because it is 2 sentences joined by a ;

Answer 2

Pride is a powerful factor in an individual's behavior; it can also be the downfall of that individual.

This sentence is a complex sentence. It is composed of one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses connected to it.

Pride is a powerful factor in an individual's behavior - independent clause
it can also be the downfall of that individual - dependent clause