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How did Persia control and maintain its vast empire?
How did Persia control and maintain its vast empire?
- By relying solely on military might to suppress rebellions
- By imposing strict trade restrictions on conquered territories
- By establishing a network of royal roads for efficient communication and transportation (correct)
- By adopting a policy of forced assimilation of conquered peoples
How did the leaders of the Persian Empire treat conquered peoples?
How did the leaders of the Persian Empire treat conquered peoples?
- By completely isolating them from the rest of the empire
- By allowing them to maintain their local customs and traditions (correct)
- By enforcing the adoption of Persian culture and customs
- By imposing heavy taxes and harsh labor on them
How inclusive was Athenian democracy?
How inclusive was Athenian democracy?
- It was limited to male citizens, excluding women, slaves, and foreigners (correct)
- It excluded only foreign merchants from participating in the democratic process
- It extended full political rights to all inhabitants of Athens
- It allowed participation from all residents regardless of gender or status
How did the Han Dynasty establish political stability through Confucianism?
How did the Han Dynasty establish political stability through Confucianism?