Which statements best describe the persian empire a) it conquered most of what is now known as western europe b) it created a postal system that used horsemen as messengers c) it established a highly skilled professional army built around elite units d) it forced conquered people's to adopt persian customs and religious beliefs e) it was the oldest and smallest of the ancient mesopotamia empires

was a long, primarily nonviolent series of events to bring full civil rights and equality under the law to all americans. the era has had a lasting impact on united states society, in its tactics, the increased social and legal acceptance of civil rights, and in its exposure of the prevalence and cost of racism. in the south violence and fraud in southern elections from 1868 to 1876, which had reduced black voter turnout and enabled southern white democrats to regain power in state legislatures across the south

adopted the practice of proskynesis, a persian court custom that involved bowing down and kissing the hand of others, depending on their rank.