Which of the Following Is Not One of the Reasons

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the reasons that the Assyrians were able to conquer vast territories?

• A) they had a large army of half a million men.
• B) they used iron weapons.
• C) they created a corps of professional soldiers.
• D) they had engineers who developed machines to besiege fortified towns.
• E) they had accomplished and wily diplomats.

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