Persia

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Why did the Persians most likely build the Royal Road?

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To supply the army no matter how far they traveled

Front

Which of the following best completes the diagram? Youngest religions, Monotheistic religions, Oldest religions, Polytheistic religions

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Monotheistic religions

Front

The main religion of Persia was -

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Zoroastrianism

Front

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Persian Empire: Tolerance of conquered people, Built Royal road system, Practiced Zoroastrianism, Forced subjects to speak Persian?

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Forced subjects to speak Persian

Front

Which ruler is credited with the founding of the Persian Empire?

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Cyrus the Great

Front

Which two opposing forces do Zoroastrians believe exist in the universe?

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Good and evil

Front

Which was NOT an element of the Persian Empire's political organization?
Universal laws,
Taxes on agriculture,
Official coinage,
State religion

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State religion

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How did the Persian Empire manage its territories as it expanded?

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It divided the empire into provinces that were managed by appointed governors.

Front

Which statement best explains the successful unification of other cultures under Persian control? Options: The Persians had a large military. The Persians had tolerance of traditions and customs of the people they conquered. The Persians forced all peoples to practice the Persian religion. The Persians treated the people they conquered harshly.

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The Persians had tolerance of traditions and customs of the people they conquered

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The Great Royal Road was an achievement of —

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Persia