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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.
How was Spain able to take control of the Inca Empire?
Spain conquered the Inca Empire by force of arms.
How did the Persian Empire conquer?
By a combination of superior military force, using conquered peoples to augment that force, an judicious use of bribes to undermine opposition.
The Mongol Empire controlled the conquered populations by what means?
Force or try to get all people to follow the Mongol religion. or follow their religion
What vocabulary word describes the use of arms as a tool of diplomacy.?
"Gunboat diplomacy" is a term that describes the use of military force or the threat of military force as a tool of diplomacy to achieve political or economic goals.
What does it mean to say that Alexander conquered by using kindness?
Saying that Alexander conquered by using kindness refers to his strategy of winning over the hearts and minds of the people he encountered, rather than solely relying on military force. He often employed diplomacy, respect for local customs, and acts of generosity to gain loyalty and support from conquered populations. This approach helped him to maintain control over vast territories and fostered stability in his empire, as it encouraged cooperation rather than resentment. Ultimately, it reflects a nuanced understanding of power that combined both strength and compassion.
What do you call it when a country is taken over by force?
American diplomacy.
How were the explorations of Francisco Pizarro and Fernando Cortes similar and different?
Both Francisco Pizarro and Fernando Cortes were Spanish conquistadors who led expeditions to conquer indigenous civilizations in the Americas, but their conquests occurred in different regions. Pizarro conquered the Inca Empire in South America (Peru), while Cortes conquered the Aztec Empire in Central America (Mexico). Additionally, their methods of conquest differed, with Pizarro relying more on political maneuvering and exploiting internal Inca divisions, while Cortes utilized a combination of military force, diplomacy, and alliances with indigenous groups to defeat the Aztecs.
Roman citizenship could be granted to anyone in the Roman Empire what was a result of this?
Brought in in the early 3rd Century, it initially was a unifying force, but then the peoples began to pour in from Eurasia and it diluted the existing peoples in the Empire, who were progressively supplanted.
What did Sonni Ali do to strengthen the empire of Songhai?
Sonni Ali expanded Songhai through military conquest, forming alliances and integrating newly conquered territories into the empire. He improved trade routes, developed a strong navy, and promoted Islam as a unifying force within the empire.
Were the Persians and medes brought together by force or peace?
The union of the Persians and Medes was primarily achieved through a combination of diplomacy, strategic marriages, and alliances rather than by force. The Persian king Cyrus the Great married a Median princess, which helped solidify the relationship between the two groups. Additionally, Cyrus employed a policy of tolerance towards the Medes and other conquered peoples, allowing them to retain their own customs and traditions. This approach ultimately led to a peaceful merger of the two cultures within the Persian Empire.
How was the roman empire Latinized?
The Roman Republic was brought into the Latin league by force but became a major power in it using its safety from outsiders to build itself up and eventually conquered all of them.
Do you think the use of force in the Vietnam war was justified?
When diplomacy fails...
