Who originally ruled the lands occupied by the Persians?
Medes.
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Anatolia used to lie within this modern-day land and was conquered by Cyrus the Great as he created the Persian Empire in the 500s B.C.
Turkey.
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What policy did Cyrus the Great follow toward the conquered peoples of his empire?
Toleration.
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What did Darius the Persian ruler divide his empire into in order to govern it more effectively?
Provinces.
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What were the local officials known as that collected taxes and carried out the Persian emperor’s orders?
Satraps.
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What was the main reason that Persia’s emperor Darius used the Royal Road?
Help unite the empire.
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In what ways were Cyrus and Darius alike in what they accomplished for Persia? (Give one example)
1. Both rulers conquered distant lands and peoples and added such land and people to the empire. 2. Both were fair and tolerant. 3. Both established policies an
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In what ways were Cyrus and Darius alike in what they accomplished for Persia? (Give one example)
1. Both rulers conquered distant lands and peoples and added such land and people to the empire. 2. Both were fair and tolerant. 3. Both established policies an
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In what ways were Cyrus and Darius alike in what they accomplished for Persia? (Give one example)
1. Both rulers conquered distant lands and peoples and added such land and people to the empire. 2. Both were fair and tolerant. 3. Both established policies an
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How did the presence of nomadic tribes affect Persia?
The result was to mix customs and ways of life.
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What was the rule of Cyrus like?
Cyrus used respect and toleration to rule.
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Why can Cyrus be considered a wise emperor?
His policies of toleration treated people with respect. His policies reduced unrest and brought peace.
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How did Darius control his empire?
Darius divided the land into smaller units and appointed governors and spies.
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Why did Darius divide the empire into provinces?
Darius divided the empire into provinces in order to maintain control over the empire.
