Question 1
What was one common way rulers of large land-based empires kept local elites loyal and linked to the central government?
Question 2
Why did many empires rely on a strong bureaucracy?
Question 3
What was one major reason many rulers supported an official religion or religious institutions?
Question 4
How did military technology help some empires maintain control over their territory?
Question 5
What was one reason rulers often used roads, relay stations, or messengers?
