Sargon the Great,in creating the first territorial state,relied heavily on:
A) the might of Sumerian cavalry.
B) earlier Mesopotamian innovations in irrigation,record-keeping,and urban development.
C) excluding foreign influence that might undermine his authority.
D) negotiating a peace between the independent city-states of Sumer and Uruk.

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Sargon the Great relied heavily on earlier Mesopotamian innovations in irrigation, record-keeping, and urban development. This allowed him to efficiently manage and control the vast territory he had conquered, providing a strong foundation for the first territorial state. Sargon did not have access to Sumerian cavalry as it was not yet developed during his time, and negotiating peace between the city-states was not his primary focus as he aimed to conquer and rule over them. While he may have sought to exclude foreign influence, there is no evidence that this was a major factor in his success.

Sargon the Great,in Creating the First Territorial State,relied Heavily On