How Did the Assyrians Carve Out Their Extensive Empire

question 56

Multiple Choice

How did the Assyrians carve out their extensive empire?

• A)They remained almost constantly at war, fighting and conquering opponents in every direction.
• B)They established trade monopolies that forced neighboring states to submit to them politically.
• C)They bribed local nobles and elites to betray their rulers and accept Assyrian domination.
• D)They allied with local religious minorities and offered them protection in return for supporting Assyrian rule.

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