Which statement(s) best describe the Persian empire? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

It conquered most of what is now known as Western Europe.

It conquered most of what is now known as Western Europe.

It created a postal system that used horsemen as messengers.

It created a postal system that used horsemen as messengers.

It established a highly skilled professional army built around elite units.

It established a highly skilled professional army built around elite units.

It forced conquered peoples to adopt Persian customs and religious beliefs.

It forced conquered peoples to adopt Persian customs and religious beliefs.

It was the oldest and smallest of the ancient Mesopotamian empires.

1 answer

The two statements that best describe the Persian empire are:

  1. It created a postal system that used horsemen as messengers.
  2. It established a highly skilled professional army built around elite units.

These statements correctly highlight important aspects of the Persian Empire's administrative and military organization.