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Which key figure is known for tolerating the customs of those he conquered?
Cyrus the great of Persia is the key figure of two traditions of toleration. He is known the Hebrew bible for letting the Jews return to Jerusalem and Xenophon which is policy of religious toleration.
How did the policies of Cyrus and Darius contrast with those of the Assyrians?
Answer Cyrus was king of Persia (560/559 - 530BCE). Darius was ...
How did the policies of Cyrus and Darius contrast of those with the Assyrians?
Answer Cyrus was king of Persia (560/559 - 530BCE). Darius was ...
Which Persian king won him the respect of those he conquered?
Cyrus the Great
Which countries in the Persian Empire were conquered?
All those except Persia itself and its ally Media.
What ruler allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem?
Several rulers have allowed or urged Jews to return to Jerusalem. The three most famous rulers to do this are King Cyrus the Great of Persia, King Saladin the Ayyubite, and Prime Minister David Ben Gurion.
Was it because of king Cyrus that Persia had control of Athens?
Persia had possession of Athens during the invasions of the summer of 480 BCE and the summer of 479 BCE. Cyrus died 50 years before that. The Persian king during those two short periods was Xerxes the Great.
Who was Cambyses and how did his policies differ from those of Cyrus?
Cambyses II was the next king of Persia. He continued Cyrus' conquests, taking Egypt. He was committed to this expansion and did not live long enough to have any different policies, even if he had wanted to.
What did Cyrus allow the Babylonians to do?
Cyrus the Great allowed the Babylonians to return to their homeland after conquering Babylon in 539 BCE. He issued the Edict of Cyrus, which permitted exiled Jews and other displaced peoples to return to their cities and rebuild their temples. This policy fostered a sense of tolerance and respect for local customs, contributing to the stability of his empire. Additionally, Cyrus's actions helped establish him as a benevolent ruler in the eyes of those he conquered.
How did the Assyrians take over Egypt?
The Sumerians were conquered by the Assyrians and those were conquered by the Chaldean.
Did Alexander have an effect on the conquered people and how?
Yes , Alexander the Great did influence those whom he had conquered by inculcating/introducing Greek culture into those societies .
How successful were the policies of Assyria compared with those of Persia?
The policies of Assyria were characterized by military conquest, brutal suppression, and the mass deportation of conquered peoples, which fostered short-term stability but often led to resentment and rebellion. In contrast, Persia, under leaders like Cyrus the Great, implemented more tolerant and inclusive governance, promoting local customs and religions while maintaining a centralized administration. This approach not only facilitated the integration of diverse cultures within the Persian Empire but also contributed to its long-term stability and prosperity. Overall, Persia's policies proved more successful in fostering enduring unity and loyalty among its subjects compared to Assyria's harsh tactics.
