Persia Vocabulary

Area of western Asia in modern day Iran. Persia became a vast empire stretching from the Indus River to Mesopotamia, Asia Minor and Egypt.

Territory of western Asia that is today the country of Turkey. Important territory of many ancient cultures (Hittites, Persians, Greeks, and Romans.)

10,000 elite Persian soldiers chosen for their skill and bravery. 

Soldiers on horseback. Used by the Persian army to conquer territory. 

Governors who ran Persian provinces on behalf of the emperor. 

Culture from southwest Asia who practices a monotheistic religion called Judaism.

Religion in Persia that teaches about the battle between good vs evil. It became a popular religion in Persia and is still practiced in some parts today. 

1,700 mile long road that connected the Persian Empire. Allowed messengers and goods to travel quickly between cities.

Wars between Persia and Greece in the 400s BC. The Greeks defeated the Persians and prevented them from conquering Greece. 

Territory of islands and peninsulas in southeastern Europe.