Why Do Historians Believe That India Was Unable to Maintain

question 45

Multiple Choice

Why do historians believe that India was unable to maintain a unified empire?

• A) India was unable to profit from its agricultural system.
• B) India lacked a dynamic leader.
• C) India's declining regional trade fueled the growth of smaller kingdoms and a shift toward agriculture.
• D) India's diverse religions divided the people and made unity impossible.
• E) India's complex geography made it difficult to unify far-flung sections.

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Definitions:

Social Dominance Orientation

A theory describing an individual's level of preference for inequality among social groups, with higher levels indicating a preference for hierarchy and dominance over lower-status groups.

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