Satrap

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the administrative unit?Satrapy, a large province within an ancient empire
2. What is the primary empires utilizing the system?Achaemenid Persian Empire, Hellenistic successor states, Sasanian Empire
3. How many satrapies did the Persian Empire have?The Persian Empire was split into about twenty to thirty satrapies, each ruled by a satrap.
4. What jobs did a satrap do?A satrap could collect taxes, make laws, and lead soldiers. They also built roads and irrigation to help the people.

Achaemenid Empire: A vast ancient Persian empire (c. 550–330 BCE) renowned for its sophisticated administrative structure.
Hellenistic Empires: Empires established by Alexander the Great's generals after his death, characterized by Greek culture.
Sasanian Empire: A major Persian empire that succeeded the Parthians, ruling from the 3rd to 7th centuries CE.
Ostentatious Splendor: Showy and extravagant display of wealth or luxury, often associated with powerful rulers.