Which of the Following Is an Example of the Shift

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the shift away from the city-state's domination of economic activity in Mesopotamia?

• A) New rulers designated private entrepreneurs to collect taxes and allowed them to keep a portion of tax revenues for their profits.
• B) New rulers forced individuals to donate large amounts of labor to support the maintenance of the city's defensive walls.
• C) New rulers allowed farmers to purchase land from the state in order to obtain economic independence.
• D) New rulers allowed their generals to control all long-distance trade.

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Definitions:

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