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What is satrapies?
the 20 states into which darius divided the Persian empire
The Persian empire was divided into large areas called what?
Satrapies (Provinces).
Darius divided the Persian Empire into twenty ... each to be ruled by a governor?
satrapies
How was power distributed in Persia?
Darius the Great divided his empire into 20 provinces (satrapies) headed by a Persian provincial governor (satrap) who was responsible for internal and external security, taxes, public works. Within that, local government by cities, princelings, tribes continued. The king and his council oversaw the activities of the satraps.
What are Persian satrapies?
satrapiess are what we call today's provinces. Darius the great introduced them. he also divided the state into 20 starapies which were taken care of by satraps.
The Persian provinces were called?
The territories of the Persian Empire were called satrapis.
What a satrapies?
the 20 states into which darius divided the Persian empire
What is satrapies?
the 20 states into which darius divided the Persian empire
The Persian empire was divided into large areas called what?
Satrapies (Provinces).
Darius divided the Persian Empire into twenty ... each to be ruled by a governor?
satrapies
What was the hierarchy of ancient Persia?
There was a king, who titled himself king of kings. The empire was divided into satrapies (provinces) ruled by a Satrap (governor) appointed by the King. Within the satrapy there were tribal and city rulers, generally governing according to their traditional mode.
Why did Darius created satrapies?
He divided his empire into 20 provinces, each with a Persian provincial governor responsible for internl and external security, developing trade and commerce, and collecting taxes.
How Darius appointed blank to govern for him each of the provinces into which he divided his empire?
Governors (satraps governed the 20 provinces (satrapies).
How was power distributed in Persia?
Darius the Great divided his empire into 20 provinces (satrapies) headed by a Persian provincial governor (satrap) who was responsible for internal and external security, taxes, public works. Within that, local government by cities, princelings, tribes continued. The king and his council oversaw the activities of the satraps.
Who were the ephors in Sparta similar to in Persia?
The five ephors were the governing council in Sparta, handling day to day matters. The dual kings of Sparta had mainly religious and war leader duties, and were advised by the ephors who effectively exercised political control. In Persia government was by the king, whose council advised him, but did not wield power.
What are Persian satrapies?
satrapiess are what we call today's provinces. Darius the great introduced them. he also divided the state into 20 starapies which were taken care of by satraps.
Why did darus create satrapies?
The empire became bigger and bigger it became hard to maintain. So he divided the empire so it could be main tain easly.
