How Did the Assyrians Carve Out Their Extensive Empire

Multiple Choice

How did the Assyrians carve out their extensive empire?

A) They remained almost constantly at war, fighting and conquering opponents in every direction.
B) They established trade monopolies that forced neighboring states to submit to them politically.
C) They bribed local nobles and elites to betray their rulers and accept Assyrian domination.
D) They allied with local religious minorities and offered them protection in return for supporting Assyrian rule.