Question

The Assyrian rulers divided their empire into 70 smaller units of government called provinces. Then they assigned a governor to each province who reported directly to the Assyrian ruler. What was the goal of this technique?

A.
to keep powerful governors from competing for the throne

B.
to keep control of distant lands

C.
to encourage trade throughout the empire

D.
to allow provinces to become separate empires

Answer 1

the answer is
to keep control of distant lands
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Answer 2

Solution:

Option B is the right answer.

Assyrian rulers divided their state into 70 small units named provinces.

Each province was looked after by the appointed governors who directly reported to the ruler on various matters.

This really helped the rulers to have their control on different units appropriately.