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What year did the Persian Empire end?

There is not just one Persian Empire. There are several. If you are specifically referring to the Persian Empire of Cyrus the Great, Darius, and Xerxes, that empire was overrun by Alexander the Great between 334-324 B.C.E.


What did King Darius do for the Persian empire?

There were three kings named Darius. Which one do you mean?


How did the Greeks defeat the Persian Empire?

It was not the Greeks, it was the Macedonians, who used Greek and other mercenaries to support them. Alexander the Great king of Macedonia, spent ten years taking over the Persian Empire. He did this in three major battles which broke coordinated Persian resistance, and then dealt with the outlying provinces one at a time.


How did Zoroastrianism influence the way the Persian empire was gonverned?

It was merely a Persian religious sect which did not have a political influence. The Persian Empire was divided into 20 provinces (satrapies) with a Persian governor (satrap), overseen by the king and his council, an entirely practical approach, not a religious one.


Which ruler of the Persian Empire was known as the king of kings?

The ruler of the Persian Empire known as the "King of Kings" was Cyrus the Great. He founded the Achaemenid Empire and is renowned for his achievements in establishing one of the largest empires in ancient history, promoting tolerance and respect for the cultures and religions of the lands he conquered. His legacy includes the creation of the Cyrus Cylinder, often regarded as an early declaration of human rights. Cyrus's leadership and policies set the standard for future Persian rulers.

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What year did the Persian Empire end?

There is not just one Persian Empire. There are several. If you are specifically referring to the Persian Empire of Cyrus the Great, Darius, and Xerxes, that empire was overrun by Alexander the Great between 334-324 B.C.E.


What is the term for the leader of one of the Persian Empire's states?

King of Kings.


Was King Philip the one who attacked the Persian Empire but was unsuccessful?

King Agsilaus II of Sparta began a successful attack on the Persian Empire In Asia Minor but was recalled to deal with problems at home. Sixty years later King Phillip II of Macedonia planned and organised the assault on the Persian Empire, but was assassinated on the eve of his departure. His son Alexander II (later called The Great) took over the project and succeeded.


What caused the Persian Empire to rebal?

The Persian Empire had no one to rebel against, it was the strongest power in the region until it was taken over by Alexander the Great.


What did King Darius do for the Persian empire?

There were three kings named Darius. Which one do you mean?


What are the contributions of Darius to the Persian Empire?

There were several king callled Darius. Which one are you interested in?


Who was the king that defeated the Persians and became the ruler of Judah?

Alexander the Great defeated the Persian Empire, and one of the minor territories he took over in the process was Judah.


Where did Alexander the Great plan to conquer?

He followed his assassinated father Philip's plan to take over the Persian Empire.


How did the Greeks defeat the Persian Empire?

It was not the Greeks, it was the Macedonians, who used Greek and other mercenaries to support them. Alexander the Great king of Macedonia, spent ten years taking over the Persian Empire. He did this in three major battles which broke coordinated Persian resistance, and then dealt with the outlying provinces one at a time.


What was one goal the Alexander the Great wanted to accomplish?

Conquest of the Persian Empire.


What was the westernmost kingdom in the Persian Empire?

There was only one king, and hence one kingdom which we call the Persian Empire.The kingdom was divided into provinces (Satrapies), each with a governor (Satrap).The westernmost part of the Persian Empire was Libya in the Satrapy of Egypt.


What is one thing that Alexander the Great accomplished?

He conquered the Persian Empire, and for better and worse, made it into an empire of his own.