What is the most common way that Classical Civilizations (like Rome) gained, consolidated, and maintained their power? by arranging royal marriages

by signing peace treaties with their rivals

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by making war on their rivals

abraham lincoln issued the preliminary emancipation proclamation on september 22nd, 1862. it stipulated that if the southern states did not cease their rebellion by january 1st, 1863, then proclamation would go into effect.

d.) continue to rise rapidly

it depends on which society you are referring to. many civilization performed rituals so the gods would with their growing season but the most well known is that of the aztecs. they would make sacrifices, usually animals, but sometimes humans as well.