Author Question: In addition to solidifying his rule by marrying Artystone, the daughter of Cyrus, Darius I justified ... (Read 115 times)

lilldybug07 · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

In addition to solidifying his rule by marrying Artystone, the daughter of Cyrus, Darius I justified his accession to the Persian throne by

a. Leading a rebellion against Gaumata the Magian.
b. Having it bestowed on him by Ahura Mazda.
c. Inheriting the throne from his father, who was the brother of Cambyses.
d. Marrying his eldest son to Artystone, daughter of Cyrus and half-sister to Cambyses.
e. Being hailed by a group of Zoroastrian priests.

Question 2

How did Augustus guarantee that everyone in the empire would have Roman rights?

a. He taxed people living in the territories.
b. He decreased the size of the military.
c. He decreased the value of the monetary system.
d. He increased the number of citizens.
e. He decreased the amount of free grain given to the poor.