Persian Empire Organization

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Who was the founder of the Persian Empire?
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Cyrus the Great founded the Persian Empire.
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What were the Satrapies in the Persian Empire?
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Satrapies were provinces governed by satraps, or provincial governors, in the Persian Empire.
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What system did the Persians use to improve communication across the empire?
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The Persians used the Royal Road to enhance communication across the empire.
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Who was Darius I and what did he accomplish?
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Darius I was a ruler of the Persian Empire known for his administrative reforms and expansion.
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How did the Persian Empire collect taxes?
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The Persian Empire collected taxes based on a standardized system of tribute from each satrapy.
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What role did the 'King's Eyes and Ears' play in the Persian Empire?
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The 'King's Eyes and Ears' were officers who acted as spies, ensuring loyalty and compliance across the empire.
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Describe the religious policy of the Persian Empire.
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The Persian Empire practiced religious tolerance, allowing various cultures to worship their own gods.
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What was the main language used for administration in the Persian Empire?
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Aramaic was the main administrative language of the Persian Empire.
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How did the Persian Empire ensure loyalty from its satraps?
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The Persian Empire ensured loyalty through a network of spies and offering satraps autonomy with oversight.
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What was the importance of Persepolis in the Persian Empire?
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Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire and a symbol of its power.
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What economic innovation did the Persian Empire introduce?
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They introduced the daric, a gold coin, that facilitated trade across the empire.
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What was the role of Zoroastrianism in the Persian Empire?
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Zoroastrianism was the official religion, influencing the empire's culture and administration.
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How did the Persian Empire encourage trade?
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The Persian Empire encouraged trade by building roads and canal networks.
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What was the primary purpose of the Persian postal system?
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The Persian postal system enabled rapid communication across the vast empire.
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How did Persian rulers incorporate diversity in their administration?
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Persian rulers incorporated diversity by appointing local leaders as satraps and practicing religious tolerance.
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