How did Persian rulers oversee such a vast empire?

A. By organizing the empire into provinces administered by satraps

B. By destroying roads and bridges to keep communities isolated

C. By sending Zoroastrian priests to convert conquered peoples

D. By permitting independent elected governments in distant towns and villages

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Rebecca Graham

12 January, 12:02

How did Persian rulers oversee such a vast empire?

A. By organizing the empire into provinces administered by satraps

B. By destroying roads and bridges to keep communities isolated

C. By sending Zoroastrian priests to convert conquered peoples

D. By permitting independent elected governments in distant towns and villages

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Esmeralda Brennan · Answer 1

Persians rules oversaw the fast expanse of land by organizing the empire into provinces administetred by satraps - a. This enabled the Persian kingdom gain a good measure of control over a large portion of land without the need of being there themselves.