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The Persian Empire was not easy to rule.

It comprised many different peoples with differing languages, customs and competing against each other, and surrounded by peoples who would like to prey on them. And the territory was spread over five thousand kilometres.

It was the system of government which the Persians used which worked - retain customary local governments, under control of Persian provincial governors and a cetral overall government.

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Why were specialized workers a big part of the Persian Empire?

To produce a civilisation, after producing a surplus to finance it, you need sophisticated ways of doing things. So you need specialised workers to carry it out. This was begun in the Middle East by the Assyrian Empire, replaced by the Babylonian Empire then by the Persian Empire to carry it on and improve it.


In what ways were the cultures of the Persian Empire changed by contact with Greek culture?

Parts of the Persian Empire copied Greek architecture and culture. Alexander the Great tried to introduce the Greek city-state model. It took superficial hold with the upper-classes, but reverted as other peoples moved in and was finally subsumed by the spread of Islamic influence.


How did Darius the Great unify the Persian Empire?

Darius the Great, who ruled the Persian Empire from 522 to 486 BCE, played a crucial role in consolidating and unifying the vast territories under Persian control. Here are some key ways in which Darius achieved this unification: Administrative Reforms: Darius reorganized the empire into administrative units called satrapies, each governed by a satrap (governor). These satraps were appointed by Darius and were responsible for collecting taxes, maintaining order, and ensuring loyalty to the central Persian authority. Darius instituted a system of royal inspectors (the "eyes and ears of the king") who traveled throughout the empire to monitor the satraps and ensure they adhered to imperial policies. Communication and Infrastructure: Darius improved communication and transportation networks by constructing the Royal Road, which stretched from Susa (in modern-day Iran) to Sardis (in modern-day Turkey). This road facilitated rapid communication and movement of troops and officials across the empire. He also built bridges, organized postal stations, and established way stations (caravanserais) along the Royal Road, enhancing trade and administration. Legal and Fiscal Reforms: Darius introduced a standardized legal code across the empire, known as the Codex of Darius or the Darius Code. This provided a framework for justice and governance, contributing to stability and predictability within the empire. He implemented a uniform system of taxation based on assessments of land productivity, which helped fund imperial projects and maintain the military. Cultural and Religious Policies: Darius pursued policies of religious tolerance, respecting local customs and beliefs within the empire. This contributed to social cohesion and reduced resistance to Persian rule. He patronized the construction of monumental architecture, including the building of the magnificent palace complex at Persepolis, which served as a symbol of Persian imperial power and unity. Military Campaigns and Diplomacy: Darius undertook military campaigns to expand and secure the empire's borders, notably against rebellious provinces and external threats. Successful military campaigns helped assert Persian dominance and reinforce central authority. Diplomatically, Darius engaged in alliances and treaties with neighboring states and subjected regions, further stabilizing the empire's peripheries. Overall, Darius the Great's reign saw the consolidation of the Persian Empire through effective administration, infrastructure development, legal reforms, cultural policies, military campaigns, and diplomacy. His efforts laid the foundation for the Achaemenid Empire to become one of the largest and most enduring empires of the ancient world.


In what ways did the Persian Empire devastate the Egyptian civalization?

It did not devastate Egyptian civilisation. Egypt had been in decline for centuries and been previously taken over by Libya and Nubian kings and then Assyria. Internal problems followed when Assyria lost control. The Persian takeover was a step in re-establishing order until Macedonia took control and one of Alexander the Great's Macedonian generals who established himself as King Ptolemy I.


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the last sapa Inca was atahualpa. his name is spelled many different ways faught in a huge war for the Inca empire against his half brother hauscar after his father huayna capac died. born:1502-1533

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Why were specialized workers a big part of the Persian Empire?

To produce a civilisation, after producing a surplus to finance it, you need sophisticated ways of doing things. So you need specialised workers to carry it out. This was begun in the Middle East by the Assyrian Empire, replaced by the Babylonian Empire then by the Persian Empire to carry it on and improve it.


How was production organized in Persian Empire?

Each locality and region produced food, minerals and manufactures according to their customary ways. The Empire was largely an administrative oversight rather than any sense of a directed economy.


In what ways were the cultures of the Persian Empire changed by contact with Greek culture?

Parts of the Persian Empire copied Greek architecture and culture. Alexander the Great tried to introduce the Greek city-state model. It took superficial hold with the upper-classes, but reverted as other peoples moved in and was finally subsumed by the spread of Islamic influence.


How did the Persian empire influence success?

It established 20 provincial governments to ensure security and left the usual local governments to operate in normal local ways, coordinated by the governors.


Compare contrast and analyze the differences between the hebrews assyrian empire neo babylonian empire and the Persian Empire?

The Assyrian Empire and the Persian Empire were two of the earliest major empires in the world. The Assyrians were powerful from about 900 to about 600 BC. The Persian Empire came afterwards, holding power beginning around 550 BC. Both were empires in what we now call the Middle East. Both were monarchies. However, there were very important differences between the two. A good way to express these differences is to say that, from our perspective, the Persian Empire was more enlightened. Because of this, it was possible for them to rule a much larger empire than the Assyrians could. The Assyrians had a much more autocratic and centralized system of government. The king of Assyria was seen as all-powerful. Everyone else in their society was seen as a slave of the king. When the Assyrians conquered other peoples, they tried to dominate them and exploit them. The Assyrians essentially used the outer parts of their kingdom as colonies to be exploited, not as valued parts of their own society. By contrast, the Persian Empire was more enlightened. The king did not portray himself as a completely dominant figure. The people of the empire were portrayed as strong and important members of society. The empire was not exploited as ruthlessly for the benefit of the center. Instead, each part of the empire had its own governor and was seen as an equal part of the empire. Tribute was demanded from each region, but not as ruthlessly as in the Assyrian Empire. Thus, the Assyrians and the Persians were both empires, but they ran in rather different ways.


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