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Best defining characteristic of an empire?

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A state formed through conquest and maintained through resource extraction from conquered states.

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Leader whose conquests spread Greek culture during the Hellenistic era.

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Alexander the Great

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Commonality of Buddhism & Christianity

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Both began as reforms of their parent religions but evolved into distinct faiths.

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Cultural tradition emphasizing logic and questioning received wisdom, minimizing the role of gods.

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Greek philosophy

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Women’s status in classical civilizations:

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Public life was male-dominated; women's roles were mainly domestic.

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Weakest tradition of monarch rule?

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Athens

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Persian policy towards diverse cultures in the empire:

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Respect and tolerance for non-Persian traditions.

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Caste system in India is determined by:

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Karma

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In this government, religious leaders rule in the name of God.

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Theocracy

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Cultural diffusion is best described as...

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spreading of ideas, languages, and traditions between cultures.