In the Neo-Assyrian Empire,
A. all people were treated equally as slaves of the king.
B. all people were treated equally as citizens of the empire.
C. people in conquered lands outside of Assyria proper were permitted to live more or less independently as long as they paid modest amounts of tribute.
D. local rulers of conquered people continued to hold power as vassals of Assyria.
E. people who lived within Assyria proper were spared any type of taxation or tribute payments.
Answer: D. local rulers of conquered people continued to hold power as vassals of Assyria.
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A. moved many factories from the eastern part of the nation to safer locations in the west. B. had women actively participating in all aspects of the war effort, including combat. C. suffered few civilian casualties, although its military losses were well into the millions. D. captured Paris from the Vichy regime. E. joined the war against Japan in 1941, immediately after Pearl Harbor.
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A) wealth B) social mobility C) freedom D) democracy
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A) military power. B) support from the Senate. C) family background. D) personal honor and integrity. E) popularity.
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A. It was easier to communicate within a smaller state. B. An enormous bureaucracy would be needed for a giant state. C. Giant states tended to be multi-ethnic. D. Smaller populations were intrinsically easier to rule.