In which way were the assyrian and persian empires alike?
they were both divided into provinces and had systems of communication
they were both tolerant of the cultures of the people they conquered
rulers of both empires sent conquered populations into exile
the official state religion of both empires was zoroastrianism

A. They were both divided into provinces and had systems of communication.

Explanation:

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for many centuries there were important factors which the economies of the muslim empires developed increasingly. they applied economic procedures in production, investment, finance, taxation and property. they used to tax certain goods (for example: harvest), they charged interest on money lent, they signed contracts with merchants; they relied on a common currency, and they used checks as well as promissory notes. with the money collected by means of taxation, the government provided the needy with an income. in addition, trading networks covered huge distances, so far regions started to have contact and exchange goods. this trade network covered areas of asia, africa and europe.