The Achaemenids’ Imperial Success Was Based in Part on Their

question 28

Multiple Choice

The Achaemenids’ imperial success was based in part on their ability to

• A)enslave those who objected to their rule.
• B)tolerate only those religions approved by the state.
• C)adapt the governing institutions of their predecessors.
• D)use the local currency and weights and measures throughout their empire.

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Definitions:

Drinking Norms

Socially constructed guidelines or expectations surrounding the consumption of alcohol, varying greatly across different cultures and social groups.

Binge Drinking

The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time, typically defined as five or more drinks for males, and four or more for females, on a single occasion.

Culturally Induced

Phenomena or behaviors that are primarily shaped or influenced by cultural factors or societal norms.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance found in drinks such as beer, wine, and liquor, which can alter mood and behavior.