CIVILIZATION
PERSIAN
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Question
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Persian Empire is nowadays in ____
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Iran
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Iraq
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Kuwait
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Persian Empire, also known as the Achaemenid Empire, lasted from approximately 559 B.C.E. to 331 B.C.E. At its height, it encompassed the areas of modern-day Iran, Egypt, Turkey, and parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Detailed explanation-2: -For most of history, the tract of land now called Iran was known as Persia. It wasn’t until 1935 that it adopted its present name.
Detailed explanation-3: -Today, most Persians live in Iran. However, not all Iranians are Persian. There are additional ethnic and tribal groups that reside in modern Iran, including the Azeri and Kurdish people. According to the CIA Factbook, over 50% of the population of Iran is Persian.
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