TEST Flashcards
Why were the Assyrians known as fierce warriors? Describe two reasons
This is because they were constantly being attacked by previous empires and they establish themselves to a military state 
How did the Assyrians control the large population
The Assyrians controlled their population by breaking it up into different provinces, government was placed in each province, and their job was to report back to the king
What is the term for soldiers that ride on horses? 
Calvary 
What was the cause of Persia’s rapid growth? What contributed to their conquest?
They had a standing army,
What were the elite Persian soldiers known as?
They were known as imortals
What system did Darius put in place to control of the empire? How was it similar to the Akkadian empire?
Darius divided the empire into strap he’s or provinces, and chose a leader for each one. This is the same exact strategy the Assyrians used to control their population.
How did having currency contribute to the Persian economy?
The currency helped unify Persian economy by making it easier for distant provinces to trade with one another
How are the roads built by Darius used by the Persians?
It was used by the Persians by them setting up postal stations, this made it easier to communicate/trade
What was the Zoroastrianism’s central belief?
Their central belief was that the universe is in a state of struggle between the forces of good and evil
What are some of the similarities between Zoroastrianism and Christianity?
The similarities between Zoroastrian and christianity was that they both had so this sacred texts, believe in an afterlife, and a belief in one god
What type of sculpture has the scenes stick out from the surface of the base of material?
It is called a relief
