Persian rulers divided their vast empire into smaller regions ruled by loyal a. serfs b. satraps c. citizens d. philosophers

The answer is B. Persian rulers divided their large empire into smaller areas called satrapies ruled by what is called a satrap. Darius was the first ruler to do this. He. divided the government into 20 provinces calling them satrapies. A satrap acts as a tax collector, chief of police, judge and the head recruiter of the Persian army.