The Persians' “royal roads” were intended primarily for ___________.
a. Increased efficiency of transporting merchandise.
b. Providing work for Persian engineers recruited from Bactria.
c. Intimidating the Greek city-states on the empire's periphery.
d. Quick troop movements across the empire.
d. Quick troop movements across the empire.
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Please provide the best answer for the statement.
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