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Did Alexander the Great free the Persian citizens?
Primary sources (such as Arrian) say that there is some evidence in supporting this question of whether or not Alexander saved the Persian citizens, however repetitions of facts among sources point to some understanding that he did offer them some so called "freedom" in J.R Hamilton and a year 13 classics document i picked up that Persian's, with Alexander as king, were given benefits that were inevitably co-operative with the Persians, their religion and way of living and gave them advantages in the kingdom. The "freedom" could be exposed as such a general statement though and may contradict with other statements said about the Persians and the system they lived by. If you look at the way Darius ruled the Persians, then at the way Alexander ruled the Persians you could draw conclusions of "Freedom" from there.
What happened before Alexander the great died?
Alexander assumed control of the empire, appointing his generals and some Persians as provincial governors. Alexander soon died of plague or assassination and the provincial governors turned their provinces into kingdoms of their own.
What did Alexander the Great think of the conquered Persians?
He thought of them as partners in the universal empire he was establishing. Some he appointed as provincial governors. He married all his senior leaders to Persian women to help create a uniform race.
What were some Persians figures?
Daruis Cyrus etc...
Were the Persians eventually able to fight off the Spartans?
The Persians invaded mainland Greece and faced a combined fleet and army of some Greek city-states, including Sparta. The Persians were defeated at sea and on land.
Who attacked ancient Egypt?
Practically everybody attacked Egypt at various times in history: the Libyans, the Hyksos, the Sea Peoples, the Nubians, the Hittites, the Babylonians, the Assyrians, the Persians, the Macedonian Greeks, the Romans and the Arab Muslims are just some.
What four influences blended to form Hellenistic culture?
The Hellenistic period followed Alexander the great conquered of the Persian empire. including Egypt The Greeks founded cities in the conquered areas which led to Greek influence on the Persians and Egyptians. At the same time the Persians and Egyptians had some influence on the Greeks. An Indo-Greek kingdom was formed. In Egypt the Greek ruling dynasty, the Ptolemies) portrayed themselves as pharaohs and adopted elements of Egyptian culture. In the Indo-Greek kingdom some kings converted to Buddhism
When did the Persians invade Greece?
In 499 BC several Greek cities in Asia Minor rebelled against Persian rule. To help their fellow Greeks, a few city-states in mainland Greece sent soldiers to join the fight against the Persians. The Persians put down the revolt, but Darius was still angry with the Greeks. Although the cities that had rebelled were in Asia, Darius was enraged that other Greeks had given them aid. He swore to get revenge on the Greeks.
What are some fact about Xerxes?
became king of persians after his father died
What were some communication methods of the ancient Persians?
Horsed and boat couriers.
What do ancient Persians eat?
There were several foods that the ancient Persians consumed. Some included stews made with meat, rice, bread, goat, fruits, and lamb.
What race are the Tajikistan people?
The majority of Tajiks are descended from the same ancestors as modern day Iranians. They are Persians, unlike their neighbors most of whom are Turkic. There are some Tajiks who still bear the features of Alexander the Great's invading armies, blue eyes and red hair.
