How was Darius able to maintain control of such a large empire?(1 point)
Responses
He forced provinces to pay tributes they were unable to afford.
He forced provinces to pay tributes they were unable to afford.
He gave local rulers some control over their government.
He gave local rulers some control over their government.
He established a different currency for each of the provinces.
He established a different currency for each of the provinces.
He adopted a monotheistic religion.
He established a highly organized administrative system, divided the empire into provinces, and appointed governors to oversee each region.
How were the early Israelites different from others in the Fertile Crescent? (1 point)
Responses
They used iron tools.
They used iron tools.
They did not eat meat.
They did not eat meat.
They practiced monotheism.
They practiced monotheism.
They did not live in family groups.
They practiced monotheism.
What was the Exodus?(1 point)
Responses
the binding agreement between Abraham and God
the binding agreement between Abraham and God
the start of Israelite enslavement in Egypt
the start of Israelite enslavement in Egypt
the escape of the Israelites from Egypt
the escape of the Israelites from Egypt
the first book of the Torah
the first book of the Torah
The escape of the Israelites from Egypt.
Which statement best describes the status of women in Sumerian society?(1 point)
Responses
Generally, women held less power than men.
Generally, women held less power than men.
Only women were allowed to join the priesthood.
Only women were allowed to join the priesthood.
Women were often military leaders.
Women were often military leaders.
Only women were allowed to own slaves.
Generally, women held less power than men.
Which statement best describes Sumerian religion?(1 point) Responses They believed that the gods did not interfere in human affairs. They believed that the gods did not interfere in human affairs. They worshiped many different gods and goddesses. They worshiped many different gods and goddesses. They worshipped one all-powerful God. They worshipped one all-powerful God. They believed that anyone could communicate with the gods.
They worshiped many different gods and goddesses.
How did trade affect the Akkadians? (1 point)
Responses
It encouraged military invasions of their land.
It encouraged military invasions of their land.
It created a new class of artisans.
It created a new class of artisans.
It spread their culture and brought new goods.
It spread their culture and brought new goods.
It introduced the slave trade and enriched their empire.