What Ultimately Contributed to the Weakening of the Persian Empire

question 54

Multiple Choice

What ultimately contributed to the weakening of the Persian Empire?

• A) The kings' excessive taxation and hoarding of wealth
• B) The use of citizens as soldiers
• C) The growing resentment among Persian subjects over the Great King and his power over life and death
• D) The failure of the military to conquer advancing enemies
• E) The defeat of the Persians on the banks of the Tigris River

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