Question

Which describes an accomplishment of the Persian empire?

Answer 1

The famous accomplishment of the Persian Empire during its most powerful emperor Darius is the enormous expansion of the empire and the mode of rule and the advanced bureaucracy of that time. Namely, the Darius Empire encompassed most of Western Asia, the Northern Caucasus, parts of the Balkans, most of the Black Sea, the Indus Valley, parts of North Africa, including Egypt, East Syria.

He improved the rule by introducing an official Aramaic language at the level of the government,  introduced the unitary monetary system, as well as the introduction of Satraps. The Satraps were the provincial governors elected from these areas, who best understood the habits and customs of the local population, and everything that was happening in the provinces was reported to Darius.

Answer 2

The Persians were known for developing an advanced system of communication that was crucial in maintaining contact between the ever-expanding borders of the Empire. The most important entity of this communication was the building of smooth, broad roads that allowed easy and swift movement of troops from one part of the empire to the other.

Further Explanation:

Over the years, the Persian emperors had built up an expansive empire, which needed to be constantly supervised and controlled. However, the pattern of roads would have to be laid out in such a manner that all-important forts, villages and market places would be connected, and these roads would often become famous routes of trade and commercial exchange. Thus, we can say that the Persians achieved a major accomplishment in envisaging the importance of roads as a part of communication that was necessary for strategically strengthening an empire.  

The Persians achieved a remarkable feat in expanding their communications and by building a complex road network that proved essential in integrating all crucial points within the kingdom. This network was called the ‘Royal Road’ as commissioned by King Darius, during the 5th century BC. He also constituted a band of royal messengers, who were known for their swift delivery of messages and important couriers throughout the empire. The efficiency of this messenger system has been recorded in history as the best mode of communication, which could not be stopped even in the wake of natural calamities or disasters. The road system also provided the Achaemenid Empire an outlet to the ancient commercial trade routes, thereby enabling King Darius to led expeditions into neighboring kingdoms and subjugating them for tribute.  

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Answer Details:

Grade: Graduation

Chapter: The Ancient Persian Empire

Subject: History

Keywords:

Roads, communication, a network of roads, subjugation, expansion of territory, connecting important points in the empire, tribute, commercial routes.