What were the most significant aspects of the civil and military systems of the Persian Empire? Were personal or were institutional elements more important in determining its efficiency and success? What evidence causes you to make your judgment about the relative importance of personal and institutional elements to the Persian Empire's efficiency and success?

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A) True B) False

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Which of the following best describes the role of foederati in the later western Roman Empire?

A) They were useful as military allies in the short term, but contributed to the fall of the empire in the long run. B) They were savage barbarians who undermined Roman culture. C) By introducing Islam to the West, they hastened the fall of the empire. D) They strengthened the empire economically but had little military impact. E) Roman emperors took advantage of the foederati's weak leaders.

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Which of the following was John Kerry's argument against George W. Bush's candidacy?

A) He stated the effects of corporate scandals during Bush's first presidential term. B) He pointed out the Great Depression that affected the U.S. economy. C) He pointed out tax increases for the wealthy during Bush's first presidential term. D) He argued that Bush had lost touch with middle-class Americans. E) He argued that Bush was passive in responding to the September 11 terrorist attacks.

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Violence within interpersonal relationships is distressingly common in the United States

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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