The geography of Greece, with its mountainous terrain and scattered islands, influenced the development of independent city-states and a seafaring culture. This led to a focus on trade, individualism, and democracy. In contrast, the vast Persian Empire spanned different geographic regions, fostering a centralized government and a diverse multi-ethnic society united under a single ruler.
Geography played a significant role in shaping the civilizations of classical Greece and Persia. In Greece, the mountainous terrain led to the development of independent city-states, fostering a sense of autonomy and competition. In contrast, the vast Persian Empire benefited from its flat, open landscapes for communication and trade, enabling centralized control over a diverse array of territories.
Persia's geography, with its diverse landscapes, including mountains, deserts, and fertile plains, influenced its economy, culture, and military strategies. The Zagros Mountains provided natural defenses, while the vast Iranian Plateau facilitated agriculture and trade routes. Access to the Persian Gulf enabled maritime trade and expansion of the Persian Empire.
Zagros Mountains define much of Iran's border with Iraq. In the north, the Alborz Mountains run along the Caspian Sea, separating Iran from the Persian countries. These mountain ranges have influenced the geography and climate of the region for centuries.
It's extent from North Africa to Central Asia mandated the formation of 20 provinces each governed by a Persian governor, who had responsibility for development, taxation and maintaining internal peace and external security.
Persia and Iran are the same country. Iran (or Persia) has been changed geographically during 2500 years of Iranian history. The actual geography of Iran is roughly the same since 1500s: - to the north is Caspian sea and old Russian countries (since 1990, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Turkmenistan) - the east is Afghanistan and Pakistan - the west is Turkey and Iraq - the south is Persian Gulf and Oman sea
Geography played a significant role in shaping the civilizations of classical Greece and Persia. In Greece, the mountainous terrain led to the development of independent city-states, fostering a sense of autonomy and competition. In contrast, the vast Persian Empire benefited from its flat, open landscapes for communication and trade, enabling centralized control over a diverse array of territories.
The Persian civilization The Babylonians
Assyrian, Babylonian.
In the Persian wars which to civilizations fought in the battle of Plateau
The Assyrian, Babylonian and Hellenic.
Assyrian, Babylonian and part of the Greek world.
Nile, Euphrates, Tigris, Indus.
They were first absorbed into the Persian Empire, then the Roman Empire.
In classical Greek civilization, women's rights varied significantly by city-state, with women in Athens largely confined to domestic roles and lacking political rights, while those in Sparta enjoyed more freedom and could own property. In contrast, Persian women had more legal rights and could participate in social and economic activities, including owning property and managing businesses. However, women's experiences in both civilizations were shaped by social class and local customs. Overall, while both cultures restricted women's roles, Persian women generally had greater autonomy compared to their Greek counterparts.
It limited Persian expansion westwards, and left the Greek city-states to go back to fighting each other.
There were several around the globe, Greece, China, Egypt, the Celts, Polynesia, Babilon.....
It Affected the Persian Econonic System because everything was starting to spread and errthang so there population grew larger