Lesson 8 - Ancient Persia and Its Context

What does 'administration' refer to in the context of the Persian Empire?

• A religious ritual

• The management of public affairs and government activities

• A type of military strategy

• A trade negotiation

What does 'arid' describe?

• A climate with heavy rainfall

• A mountainous region

• A climate that is extremely dry with little to no rainfall

• A region with abundant rivers

What is a 'central state'?

• The largest city in an empire

• A primary or dominant political organization in a region or empire

• A region with no centralized government

• A religious center

What is a 'conspiracy'?

• A formal alliance

• A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful

• A public agreement

• A religious celebration

What does the term 'diverse' mean in the context of the Persian Empire?

• Homogeneous in culture

• Showing a great deal of variety; very different

• Unified in language and religion

• Exclusively Persian in culture

What is 'legitimacy' in the context of ruling?

• The right and acceptance of an authority, typically a governing law or regime

• A temporary authority

• An illegal seizure of power

• A ceremonial position

What was the role of a 'satrap' in the Persian Empire?

• A military general

• A governor of a province

• A religious leader

• A foreign diplomat

What does 'semi-arid' describe?

• A climate with heavy monsoons

• A climate characterized by light rainfall, more than an arid region but still less than in humid regions

• A desert with no vegetation

• A climate with constant snowfall

What are 'steppes'?

• Mountainous regions with dense forests

• Large areas of flat, unforested grassland

• Coastal areas with tropical climates

• Urban areas with paved roads

What is a 'subject state'?

• A fully independent nation

• A state under the control of a more powerful state

• A state with no central government

• A state that controls other nations