Which of the Following Was Not a Characteristic of the World-State

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a characteristic of the world-state built by the Persians?

• A)A large measure of provincial self-rule and respect for local cultures
• B)The use of a uniform language, Aramaic, written in a modified version of the Phoenician alphabet
• C)An effective system of governors (satraps) and special agents who watched over the governors
• D)A close modeling on all aspects of Assyrian rule
• E)An impressive infrastructure of roads, a postal service, common weights and measures, and an empire-wide coinage

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Definitions:

Activity Variance

The difference between the actual cost incurred for an activity and the expected cost, based on the budgeted or standard amount.

Direct Labor

The wages paid to workers who are directly involved in the production of goods or the provision of services.

Units

Units typically refer to the individual items or quantities of a product or service produced or sold by a business.

Activity Variance

The difference between what was planned in terms of activity levels or costs and what was actually achieved.