Persia Flashcards
1
Q
What land did Persia conquer?
A
The Persians conquered the most land of any empire ever. They conquered all of the Fertile Crescent plus Turkey and Persia.
2
Q
How did Persia rule? How was their government’s formation?
A
Persia developed dual-level governing: local satraps and an emperor. Persia ruled in tolerance.
3
Q
What did the Persians invent?
A
Persia invented uniform weights measure, coinage, and royal roads. They established unity.
4
Q
How did Persaia interact with Judah?
A
Persia tolerated Judaism and allowed the Jews to build a temple.
5
Q
What was Persia’s transformative effect on Judah?
A
Persia caused the second temple to be built.
6
Q
Who was the king of Persia?
A
Cyrus (the Great) was the king of Persia.
