Persia

Question 0

What were provinces?

Answer 0

Like states

There was a governor for each province who collected taxes and administered Persian Code of Laws

The provinces were connected by sophisticated road systems

Question 1

Persia was successful because…

Answer 1

Treated those they conquered well

Had provinces

Has improved road systems

Question 2

How were Persian road systems “sophisticated”?

Answer 2

They had relay stations with fresh horses along main roads

Royal messengers could get 1500 miles in 10 days

Question 3

The fall of Persia was due to…

Answer 3

They attempted to conquer Greece and failed

Fell to Alexander the Great

Question 4

How long did Persia last?

Answer 4

Only about two centuries

Question 5

What is Zoroastrianism?

Answer 5

Official state religion of ancient Persia

Founded by Zarathustra (Zorcaster) in 7th century B.C.

Dualism

Two opposing gods
      • Ahura Mazda (Ormazad): god of 
        goodness, wisdom, and truth 
      • Ahriman: the spirit of evil 
      • engaged in enduring battle that 
        Ahura Mazda will win 
      • Those who follow Ahura Mazda 
        will be rewarded in death 
      • those who follow Ahriman will be         
        punished 

Replaced by Islam in 7th century A.D.

Question 6

What are the five pillars of Islam?

Answer 6

Recognizing and submitting to Allah

Turn to holy city, Mecca, and pray five times a day

Perform acts of charity

Fasting during holy month Ramadan

One pilgrimage to Mecca in their life

Question 7

Where did Islam originate?

Answer 7

A part of Saudi Arabia in 6th century A.D.

Question 8

What is Islam?

Answer 8

Founded by Muhammad

Monotheistic

Allah

Question 9

What are caliphs?

Answer 9

Muhammad’s closest advisors

Question 10

What does Allah mean?

Answer 10

“The God” in Arabic