Persians Flashcards
1
Q
Darius
A
Split empire into provinces (satraps)
2
Q
Money economy
A
Established coin money to be used in the economy
3
Q
Standardized
A
Weights & measurements to keep everyone unified
4
Q
Royal road
A
Move troops and knowledge –> postal service
5
Q
Persepolis
A
Ceremonial - cities - cultures
6
Q
Zoroastrianism
A
Religious freedom –> good vs evil –>rewarded vs punished –> judgement day –> monotheistic
7
Q
“eyes and ears”
A
Spies to ensure the laws are being followed
8
Q
Cyrus
A
Freed the Jews –> unified code of law –> “law giver” –> “anointed of the laws”
