Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Persian Kings Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the Persian kings is false?

• A)As he was considered a god, the king held the power of life and death over all subjects.
• B)The Great Kings tended to become greedy and hoard their treasuries.
• C)Events like the "king's dinner" were meant to demonstrate the luxurious power of the king.
• D)The king's palace demonstrated the international flavor and wealth of the empire.
• E)The Persian kings were relatively tolerant in matters of religion.

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