How far did Darius extend the Persian Empire?

A.) Stretched across 2,000 miles from the Indus River in the east to Anatolia in the west.

B.) Extended 4,000 mile stretch across the Silk Road.

C.) Extended over 2,500 miles, embracing Egypt and Anatolia in the west, part of India in the east, and the Fertile Crescent in the center.

D.) It covered all of modern-day Iraq.

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Payton Riley

12 March, 02:10

How far did Darius extend the Persian Empire?

A.) Stretched across 2,000 miles from the Indus River in the east to Anatolia in the west.

B.) Extended 4,000 mile stretch across the Silk Road.

C.) Extended over 2,500 miles, embracing Egypt and Anatolia in the west, part of India in the east, and the Fertile Crescent in the center.

D.) It covered all of modern-day Iraq.

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Alvaro Strong · Answer 1

Darius reign in Persia was September 522 bce until October 486 bce. He ruled Persia at the peak of the Persian empire. Persian empire extended over 2,500 miles embracing Egypt and Anatolia in the west, part of India in the east, and the Fertile Crescent in the center. The correct answer is C.