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What did the Greeks call Iran?   Group of answer choicesPersiaZigguratMemphisParthia

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What did the Greeks call Iran?

  • Group of answer choices
    • Persia
    • Ziggurat
    • Memphis
    • Parthia
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The Greeks referred to Iran as "Persia." This name is derived from the ancient region of Persis, which corresponds to the modern-day province of Fars in Iran. The term "Persia" was extensively used by Western civilizations for centuries to describe the vast empire that existed during the Achaemenid and subsequent dynasties. While "Parthia" specifically refers to a historical region that was part of ancient Iran and notable during the Parthian Empire, it doesn't encompass the entire area that the Greeks recognized. The other options, "Ziggurat" and "Memphis," refer to different concepts—ziggurats being ancient Mesopotamian temple structures, and Memphis being an ancient capital of Egypt. Therefore, the correct answer is Persia.

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