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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Assyrians required tribute from conquered people. What is this?
A
payment for Assyrian protection
B
forced evacuation from homeland
C
forced slavery
D
all of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which best explains why the Assyrians required conquered people to pay tribute? to demonstrate friendship to show Assyria’s overwhelming strength to help conquered people rebuild their cities to encourage the writing of scholarly works. See what the community says and unlock a badge.

Detailed explanation-2: -The evidence from Hadid and Gezer provides solid evidence regarding the notorious Assyrian policy of deportation, says Koch. It seems the Assyrians forcibly relocated hundreds of thousands of people to other places within the realm of conquered lands during their 100 years of domination over the Levant.

Detailed explanation-3: -In addition, they were the first army to have a separate engineering unit, which would set up ladders and ramps, fill in moats, and dig tunnels to help the soldiers get into a walled city. They were also among the first to build chariots, which provided greater protection on the battlefield.

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