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ASSYRIAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Persian empire was divided into ____ because it was so large.
A
countries
B
municipalities
C
provinces
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Persian rulers claimed the proud title of “King of Kings ‘’ and demanded total obedience from their subjects. Under King Darius, the empire was divided into 20 provinces to try to stop any single region from becoming too powerful. Each province was ruled by a governor, called a SATRAP.

Detailed explanation-2: -The empire was divided into 20 satrapies, or provinces, each ruled over by a satrap. Officials known as the king’s eyes made regular visits to the satrapies and reported their observations to the king. The satrapies furnished soldiers for the king’s armies.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1937, Iran was reorganized to form ten numbered provinces with subordinate governorates: Gilan; Mazandaran; East Azerbaijan; West Azerbaijan; Kermanshah; Khuzestan; Fars; Kerman; Khorasan; Isfahan.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Persians divided their empire into 20 provinces that were managed by governors.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: The provinces of the Persian Empire were called satrapies. In the same vein, satraps were the names of the governors who were in control of each province. Satraps were appointed by the Persian king.

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