2. Which of the following was a characteristic of all classical empires? a. There was equality under law for all subjects
b. They imposed a single religion and language for the empire
c. Emperors were constrained by the Mandate of Heaven
d. They were powerful states capable of coercing resources form subjects

Read the passage below. which of these statements describes the problem with including this passage as part of an explanatory essay? passage: the neolithic revolution changed everything for humans. before the n.r., you couldn't even plant food. i know you want to hear more, don't even deny it! o a. the tone is too dull and does not include a hook to keep the reader interested. o b. the tone is too objective and does not show the author's opinion. o c. the tone is too transitional and does not stay focused on one topic. o d. the tone is too informal and does not use appropriate vocabulary. surmit