Which empire was the largest? Select the best answer to the questions below from the choices provided. The Akkadian Empire The Assyrian Empire The Persian Empire The Babylonian Empire

The Persian Empire is the largest out of the options. It was larger than any previous empire and included modern day countries such as Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, parts of Greece, and most of the near east. It successfully created a governmental administration by which road systems, organized civil systems, and an highly organized army allowed the civilization to flourish from 550 BCE until 330 BCE.