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MYP Individuals & Societies Imperial Governance Questionbank

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Imperial governance

Administrative systems

Imperial economies

Social hierarchies

Expansion strategies

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Which statement accurately compares the justification of power in the Roman Empire versus New Kingdom Egypt?

In Rome, power was derived from the ruler's divinity, whereas in Egypt it was shared with the Senate

In Egypt, the pharaoh's power was religious and political, whereas in Rome, power was often contested by elites and the military

Both systems relied solely on the 'Mandate of Heaven' to justify the removal of tyrannical rulers

In Egypt, power was strictly secular, while in Rome, the Emperor was viewed as a living god by the Senate

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Which group's resentment was a specific internal challenge for the Umayyad Caliphate that eventually contributed to its fall in 750 CE?

True or False: In some imperial systems, the central government maintained direct control over major industries or strategic resources to support state finances.

How did the Umayyad Caliphate manage the challenge of ruling over ethnically and religiously diverse populations while maintaining stability?

What was a significant factor in the downfall of the Umayyad Caliphate in 750 CE?

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The Roman Senate

Byzantine tax collectors

Non-Arab Muslims

The Pharaohs of Egypt

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False

By allowing religious minorities to practice their faith in return for taxes

By rotating the capital city every ten years to different provinces

By enforcing a single cultural identity on all conquered peoples

By replacing all local legal systems with a singular military code

A transition to a democratic system that the population rejected

Regional resentment and administrative strain, particularly among non-Arab Muslims

A total lack of trade routes connecting the empire to the Silk Road

The complete absence of a military force to defend the borders

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