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Why was an official policy of religious tolerance more crucial to the stability of the Persian Empire than it was to the Greek civilization?
The Greek world had a fairly uniform religion and set of gods. The Persian Empire, stretching from Egypt to central Asia, covered a wide variety of peoples and religions, and it was not the Persian policy to incite religious revolts when they were trying to establish a peaceful and prosperous empire.
Why was Persian culture so diverse?
Because the policy led to cultural diversity in the empire.
What were some characteristics of Persian Empire Under Cyrus?
he had a giant zit
What effects would Cyrus the Great policies of assimilation have had on the peoples of such a vast and diverse region as the Persian Empire?
Cyrus did not have a policy of assimilation - the Persian Empire allowed its component peoples to retain their local governance, customs and cultures, supervised by provincial and imperial government.
Why did the Persian people oppose their ruler?
This depends on the time period. For the vast majority of Persian history, the Persian people actively supported their rulers, especially during the Achaemenid Empire, which is often seen as the Golden Age of Persia. The main criticism of the Persian rulers came during the Imperialist Period where the Qajjar Shahs had a policy of selling business concessions to Europeans. This angered the Persian population because it led to a diminishing of national Persian culture and an influx of Western influence and ideals.
How do you think the Persian policy of tolerance helped the empire grow?
Persian policy of tolerance is acceptance of the people the Persians conquered. Therefore it grew so much because it did not matter if they conquered or not, it wasn't going to change the people's lifestyle in any way. They respected the customs of the diverse groups in their empire. EXAMPLE: the culture they conquered would not have to change their religious views.
Which Persian Empire started the live and let live policy?
The Achaaemenid Empire.
What was romes policy toward most of the religions in the empire?
Rome had a policy of tolerance toward most of the religions or forms of worship in the empire.
Why was an official policy of religious tolerance more crucial to the stability of the Persian Empire than it was to the Greek civilization?
The Greek world had a fairly uniform religion and set of gods. The Persian Empire, stretching from Egypt to central Asia, covered a wide variety of peoples and religions, and it was not the Persian policy to incite religious revolts when they were trying to establish a peaceful and prosperous empire.
Why was the official policy of religious tolerance more crucial to the stability of the Persian Empire than it was to the Greek civilization?
The Persian Empire was a massive empire where peoples under Persian governance had numerous different major religions, such as Zoroastrianism, Judaism, the Hellenic Pantheon, the Levantine Pantheon, the Ancient Egyptian Pantheon, and the Mesopotamian Pantheon. By contrast, all of the Greek city states believed in the same Hellenic Pantheon and so no tolerance of other religions was necessary for societal stability.
Persian kinks allowed conquered people to keep their own religions true or false?
True. Persian kings allowed conquered people to keep their own religions, as long as they paid tribute to the Persian king and acknowledged his authority. This policy of religious tolerance helped the Persian Empire maintain power over its vast territory.
Why was Persian culture so diverse?
Because the policy led to cultural diversity in the empire.
Why was an official policy of religious tolerance more crucial to the stability of the Persian Empire than to the Greek civilization?
In the Persian Empire, which was multi-ethnic and multi-religious, a policy of religious tolerance was necessary to maintain unity among diverse subjects. In contrast, Greek civilization was more culturally homogenous, with a shared religion and language, making religious tolerance less of a pressing issue for stability.
What were some characteristics of Persian Empire Under Cyrus?
he had a giant zit
Which Persian ruler was known for his wisdom and compassion?
Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire, is known for his wisdom and compassion. He is credited with establishing a policy of religious and cultural tolerance towards his subjects, as well as allowing the Jews to return to their homeland from exile in Babylon.
Tolerance is a good or bad policy?
Good Policy (:
What effects would Cyrus the Great policies of assimilation have had on the peoples of such a vast and diverse region as the Persian Empire?
Cyrus did not have a policy of assimilation - the Persian Empire allowed its component peoples to retain their local governance, customs and cultures, supervised by provincial and imperial government.
