How was Ptolemy II's Empire mainly divided?
By ethnical groups
By rivers
By social class
By administrative districts
Answer
Ptolemy II's Empire was primarily divided into administrative districts, known as nomes, each headed by a governor. These nomes were further subdivided into smaller units called toparchies, which were overseen by local officials. The centralized administrative system ensured effective governance and efficient collection of taxes and resources from the vast and diverse territories under Ptolemaic rule.
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