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What did the the Aztecs force the people of conquered lands to do?
Slaves
Why was the Persian standing army an important factor in Persia's rapid growth?
The Persian Empire stretched from Asia Minor to India, and included many conquered nations. A strong army was important to maintaining the Persian Empire's power for many reasons. Firstly, the army helped to conquer to new lands for the empire. Secondly, they helped deter any possible uprisings or revolutions among the conquered nations. Thirdly, they helped maintain the peace throughout the empire.
What was the secret to the growth of the Persian empire?
It harnessed the resources of the countries it progressively conquered, and used them for further conquests. Examples: Army - the Persians first conquered the Medes, and then absorbed its army, and the combined force then took over the Babylonian empire, and then these combined armies moved further on. Against the southern Greeks at the battle of Plataia, a third of the Persian army was from Greek cities in central Greece. Navy - Persia did not have a navy, it gained one by levying contingents from Egypt, Phoenicia and the Greek cities of Asia Minor.
Why was the Aztec empire destroyed?
The Aztec empire was destroyed by a combination of factors. One major factor was the arrival of Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés, who brought advanced weapons and diseases that devastated the Aztec population. Additionally, the Aztecs faced internal rebellions from their subjected allies who allied themselves with the Spanish and further weakened the empire. Ultimately, a combination of military force, disease, and internal unrest led to the downfall of the Aztec empire.
Why was byzantium such a powerful political force in ancient times?
Most of the revolts occurred in the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire was the Eastern Empire and was also very civilized.
