What was one of the key reasons that tens of thousands of people were forced from their homes and made to resettle close to the Assyrian Empire?
A. to create a large Assyrian capital city around the empire
B. to ensure a large number of laborers near the empire
C. to punish people for not having made tributes to the kings
D. to increase population density in certain areas of the empire
Answer: D
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A) Executive power had arbitrarily expanded. B) The war had lasted too long. C) The war had led to irresponsible banking measures. D) All of the above.
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A. A garden's main purpose was to romance and seduce potential suitors. B. A garden was a sign of wealth and privilege that only the wealthy could enjoy. C. A garden was a source for food and medicine, and a space of social and religious significance. D. A garden lacked a practical function, but the social dimensions created outweighed the cost to maintain the garden's beauty. E. Gardens were seen only in practical terms, as a source of fresh food in an urban environment.