Why Is Sargon the Great Notable

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why is Sargon the Great notable?

• A) He had military success because he spent his resources building his military instead of producing monumental architecture and artwork.
• B) He established the first territorial state.
• C) He sought to cut off his lands from foreign influence that could undermine his authority.
• D) He established an empire that lasted for 1,000 years.

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