A.D 476, for a total of 507 years, until taken by the ottoman turks in 1453
A.D 478-1453
The answers would be B and C...
Since you are in Connexus (TCAH) its in your textbook
Topic 2 The Ancient Middle East and Egypt (3200 B.C.–500 B.C.) > 2.2 Empires in Mesopotamia page 33
Because it makes it easier for them to trade and stack up on supplies.
<span>C. To reunite the states and eliminate slavery.
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