Because The Maurya Empire in India used a combination of political sabotage, religious conversion, and military conquest to expand its rule. The Romans, although a militaristic society, did not generally set out to conquer territory. But, they did get involved in many wars.
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A) Athens was a direct democracy in which citizens
<span>B) Athens was an oligarchy ruled by the wealthy members of the council of five hundred </span>
<span>C) Athens was a republic in which the people voted for for their representative. </span>
<span>D) Athens was an autocracy ruled by by a dictator who had absolute power.
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