How was Darius able to maintain control of such a large empire? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

He forced provinces to pay tributes they were unable to afford.
He forced provinces to pay tributes they were unable to afford.

He gave local rulers some control over their government.
He gave local rulers some control over their government.

He established a different currency for each of the provinces.
He established a different currency for each of the provinces.

He adopted a monotheistic religion.
He adopted a monotheistic religion.

He funded the construction of roads across his empire.
He funded the construction of roads across his empire.

Answer 1

The two correct answers regarding how Darius was able to maintain control of such a large empire are:

1. He gave local rulers some control over their government.
2. He funded the construction of roads across his empire.

These strategies allowed Darius to manage the diverse and vast territories effectively while promoting loyalty among local leaders and improving communication and trade through better infrastructure.