Besides the threat of military force, an important factor in the spread of Aztec influence in Mesoamerica was the
a. appeal of the Aztec religion with its promise of eternal life.
b. activities of Aztec merchants and traders.
c. Aztec practice of allowing conquered peoples to continue self-rule.
d. Aztecs toleration of vice and immorality.
b
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By the sixth century BCE maharajas:
a. Wielded power that was seen as both secular and divine. b. Were forced to subordinate to the priests of the Vedic tradition. c. Forbade the ritual sacrifice of horses. d. Yielded power to republics like the Vajjian Confederacy.
Which is the most likely reason for the collapse of the Assyrian Empire?
A. Resentment of conquered peoples who formed rebellions B. The high cost of maintaining a vast standing army C. Decreased agricultural production by drafting farmers into military service D. Difficulty in effectively managing a far-flung empire E. All of these.
China failed to industrialize as soon as the West because for all of the following reasons except
a. it had no uniform system of weights and measures. b. it lacked an efficient communication system. c. the urban middle classes were not as free as in the West. d. taxation policies favored agriculture rather than manufacturing. e. China's population was too large to support an industrial economy.
In his poem "The River Merchant's Wife: A Letter", Li Bo conveys
a. a clear Buddhist orientation. b. a disdain for human emotion. c. unusual emphasis on common sense. d. an expert use of specific imagery.