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WHAP 2
Chapter 7 Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What did the Medes and the Persias social structure consist of? (pg. 139) | It consisted of primarily of warriors, priests, and peasants. IT was similar to that of the Aryans in India. |
| Who launched the Persians' imperial venture? How long did they rule? (pg. 132) | Cyrus launched Persias' imperial venture. He ruled from 558-530 B.C.E. |
| When did Alexander The Great invade Persia? (pg. 137) | 334 B.C.E. |
| What were the four ruling persian dynasties? (pg. 132) | 1.Achaemenids 2. Seleucids 3.Parthians 4.Sasanids |
| Who were the two closely related people that had military power and often raided the wealthy lands of Mesopptamia? These people later embarked on an imperial venture of their own. (pg. 132) | The Medes and Persians. |
| What was the Persian Royal Road? And what was it used for? (pg. 135) | This road was partially paved that stretched about 2,575 kilometers(1,600 miles).This road stretched across the enitire empire. It was used for rulers to get their messages across the kingdom. |