Question

the behistun inscription was commissioned by persia ruler darius i and listed the kings important deeds in three different languages. the inscription was placed along a major roadway.
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the behistun inscription above best illustrates which historical continuity between empires?
choose 1 answer:
a they tried to maintain the loyalty of elites
b they tried to create and enforce social hierarchies
c they tried to politically unify diverse populations
d they tried to religiously unify diverse populations

Explanation:

The Behistun Inscription was written in three languages. This suggests an effort to communicate with diverse populations. Political unification often requires reaching out to different groups. Writing in multiple languages can help in unifying diverse populations politically as it makes the message accessible to various linguistic groups within the empire.

Answer:

C. They tried to politically unify diverse populations