Question

question 3
how did sargon maintain control over his empire?
a. he destroyed the walls of many cities to make it harder for people to rebel.

b. he replaced disloyal officials with his own men.

c. he decreed that his sons would rule after his death.

d. all of the above

Explanation:

To determine how Sargon maintained control over his empire, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Destroying city walls made rebellion harder as cities had less defense.
• Option B: Replacing disloyal officials with trusted men ensured loyal governance.
• Option C: Decreeing sons' succession provided stability for future rule.

Since all these actions (A, B, C) were methods Sargon used to maintain control, the correct choice is D.

Answer:

D. all of the above