Which of the following was a characteristic of all classical empires?

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All classical empires were characterized by their ability to exert power and control over their subjects, extracting resources and tribute from them. This was a defining feature of empires such as Rome, China, and Persia. While some empires, such as Rome, may have also emphasized equality under the law, and others, such as China, may have imposed a single language for communication among officials, these were not universal characteristics of all classical empires. Similarly, the concept of Mandate of Heaven was specific to Chinese empires and did not apply to other classical empires.

Which of the Following Was a Characteristic of All Classical