Though Both the Neo-Assyrian Empire and the Persian Empire Asserted

question 10

Multiple Choice

Though both the Neo-Assyrian Empire and the Persian Empire asserted military power to forge their empires, what was an important difference between them?

• A) The Persians did not have to control a multiethnic population.
• B) The Persians' ancestors were farmers, not pastoralists.
• C) The Persians used infantry exclusively in their army.
• D) The Persians asserted imperial power based on persuasion and appeal to common benefit.

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