What was an important step for Assyrian rulers in controlling their empire? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

combining the conquered territories into one province
combining the conquered territories into one province

creating two capitals: one economic, one social
creating two capitals: one economic, one social

dividing the empire into 70 provinces
dividing the empire into 70 provinces

appointing governors to each province
appointing governors to each province

establishing a democratic form of government

The correct answers are:

- Combining the conquered territories into one province.
- Appointing governors to each province.

How did Darius strengthen the Persian Empire's economy?

(1 point)
Responses

by increasing tribute
by increasing tribute

by taxing the Great Royal Road
by taxing the Great Royal Road

by wiping out Zoroastrianism
by wiping out Zoroastrianism

by introducing a common currenc

The correct answer is:

- By taxing the Great Royal Road.

The two correct answers for important steps for Assyrian rulers in controlling their empire are:

1) Dividing the empire into 70 provinces.
2) Appointing governors to each province.