1. What did the first civilizations in Asia and Africa have in common?

a) they emerged along sea coasts

b) they had organized governments

c) they lacked social hierarchies

d) they practiced monotheism


2. Which reform provided the most direct benefit to Darius I's bureaucracy in the Persian empire?

a) common coinage made it easier to pay more taxes

b) the mail system enabled better communication among satrapies

c) the standardization of weights and measures increased trade

d) the imposition of a state religion ensured a shared culture