To What Was the Weakening of the Persian Empire Largely

question 59

Multiple Choice

To what was the weakening of the Persian Empire largely attributed?

• A)A corrupt system of satraps that was never closely monitored by the king
• B)The constant erosion and diminishment of its standing army
• C)The kings' hoarding of wealth and overtaxation of their subjects

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