Ancient Persia

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Zoroastrianism

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The main religion of ancient Persia, which taught the battle between good (Ahura Mazda) and evil (Ahriman).

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Satraps

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Governors chosen by the Persian king to rule different provinces of the empire.

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Satrapy

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A province within the Persian Empire, ruled by a satrap (governor).

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Royal Road

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A long highway built by the Persians to connect cities, improve trade, and allow messengers to travel quickly.

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Tribute

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Payments made by conquered people to the Persian king as a sign of loyalty and submission.

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Persian Wars

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A series of conflicts between the Persian Empire and Greek city-states, where Persia attempted to expand into Greece.

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Immortals

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An elite group of 10,000 Persian soldiers who were highly trained and served as the king’s personal guard.

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Cyrus Cylinder

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An ancient clay document created by Cyrus the Great, seen as an early example of human rights, allowing people to worship freely.

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Standardized Currency

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A system where the Persian Empire used the same type of money across all regions to make trade easier.

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Ahura Mazda

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The main god in Zoroastrianism, representing truth and goodness.