<span>without them, the small States would have carried little weight in the new government</span>
The Persian empire was punishing the Greeks for their support of a Greek uprising in Persian territory.
6; D, Prophet of Islam.
7; C, Safavid ruler.
8; E, Caliph recognized by Sunni Muslims.
9; B, Ruler of Mali.
10; A; Ruler of Ethiopia.
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