Which statement(s) best describe the Persian empire?

Question

Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
It conquered most of
• what is now known as
Western Europe.
It created a postal system
• that used horsemen as messengers.
It established a highly
• skilled professional army built around elite units.
It forced conquered
• peoples to adopt Persian customs and religious beliefs.
It was the oldest and
• smallest of the ancient Mesopotamian empires.

Answer 1

The two correct 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 accurately reflect key aspects of the administrative and military organization of the Persian Empire.