Question

In 490 B.C., the Persian Empire

A. had not yet reached the African continent
B. consisted primarily of mountainous terrain
C. did not have access to the Mediterranean Sea
D. included territory in both Africa and Asia

Answer 1

D. included territory in both Africa and Asia

Step-by-step explanation:

The Persian Empire, at its peak, included territory in both Africa and Asia. It was one of the largest empires in ancient history, stretching across parts of present-day Iran, Iraq, Turkey, the Caucasus region, Egypt, and even parts of the Indian subcontinent. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.