The Medes were the first Iranian people to
a. begin settled agriculture in the region.
b. reach a complex level of political organization.
c. establish a unique Persian culture.
d. start a state-sponsored religion.
e. use maritime sea trade to form the basis for the economy.
ANSWER:
b
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