Which of these factors contributed to the growth of postclassical empires?
a. the fall of the roman catholic church
b. the founding of the first democracies
c. a period of peace and weak military activity
d. an increase in regional interaction

Which of the following resulted from asoka's rule of the mauryan empire? a. the empire gained control over india's southern trade routes. b. an order of secret police was developed to spy on people. c.alexander the great's troops left india. d. india experienced political unrest for many years.