🌍ap world history: modern review

Persian Empire

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An ancient empire that used innovations such as minted coins and the Royal Road to facilitate and increase trade.

AP course connection

Topic 2.1: 2.1 The Silk Roads

Unit 2