Author Question: The Persian Empire's system of satrapies allowed for A) subject peoples to play a dominant role ... (Read 146 times)

APUS57 · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

Which of the following statements concerning the Persian kings is false?

A) As he was considered a god, the king held the power of life and death over all subjects.
B) The Great Kings tended to become greedy and hoard their treasuries.
C) Events like the king's dinner were meant to demonstrate the luxurious power of the king.
D) The king's palace demonstrated the international flavor and wealth of the empire.
E) The Persian kings were relatively tolerant in matters of religion.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a true statement about the Hopewell?

A) The built large, geometric, earthen mounds.
B) They lived in small, agricultural settlements.
C) They were skilled in producing textiles and ceramics.
D) They traded only with local societies and groups.
E) All of these are correct.

Question 3

The Persian Empire's system of satrapies allowed for

A) subject peoples to play a dominant role in civil administration.
B) a sensible system of collecting tribute based on an area's productive capacity.
C) noble offices to be filled by election rather than hereditary means.
D) widespread corruption by the satraps, who acted without the king's knowledge.
E) the enforcement of religious uniformity throughout the empire.