Question

the political system of the persian empire under rulers such as darius and cyrus was a(n) _____.
a. absolute monarchy
b. tyranny
c. oligarchy
d. direct democracy

Explanation:

Under rulers like Darius and Cyrus, the Persian Empire was governed by a single - ruler with absolute power. Absolute monarchy is a form of government where a single individual, the monarch, holds supreme and unrestricted power. Tyranny implies harsh and oppressive rule often by an illegal or unpopular ruler. Oligarchy is rule by a small group, and direct democracy is rule by the people directly. The Persian Empire's system fits absolute monarchy best.

Answer:

A. absolute monarchy