It caused a decline in cottage industry.
What company is owned by people? it should be a franchise... is it multiple choice ?
Well, there a couple of ways how one is the religious worship that has shaped the country like Judaism which one of the primary religion there. another way could be the culture they have and celebration. one celebration they have is Shabbat which is the Jewish day of rest
Both were imperialistic.
Both were threatened by nomadic invaders.
Both economies were based on agriculture.
Both were weakened from over expansion.