Which of the Following Was Not a Characteristic of the World-State

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a characteristic of the world-state built by the Persians?

A) A large measure of provincial self-rule and respect for local cultures
B) The use of a uniform language, Aramaic, written in a modified version of the Phoenician alphabet
C) An effective system of governors (satraps) and special agents who watched over the governors
D) A close modeling on all aspects of Assyrian rule
E) An impressive infrastructure of roads, a postal service, common weights and measures, and an empire-wide coinage