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Iran
Iran is a republic country situated in Central Eurasia and Western Asia with an estimated population of 76.9 million as of 2010. It is the 18th largest country in the world with a total land area of 1,648,195 sq km.
3,383 Questions
What year did Prussia change name to Iran?
The previous name of Iran was Persia, not Prussia. The name of the country of Persia was changed to Iran in 1935 when Reza Shah Pahlavi overthrew the Qajjar Kingdom of Persia and created the Iranian Empire.
What did the people of Athens do when the Persians arrived?
They evacuated the city, sending their families to sanctuary in friendly cities in the Peloponnese, and embarked on their warships to fight at sea. A small number tried to hold out on the Acropolis but they were soon eliminated.
Can someone send money from Iran to a bank in the US?
yes ask Iranian government they tell you ,even they can solve world banking
system problem /problem's please go and ask and let us know the result
thank you
Which battle did Alexander and his army of 40000 greek and Macedonians soldiers defeat the Persians?
A series of battles over ten years before he had the Persian Empire under control. The critical three were Granicus, Issus and Gaugamela.
How did the Persian Empire rise from its Iranian homeland and spread to encompass diverse cultures?
The lesser Persian people absorbed first their neighbour the Medes and used the combined strength to progressively take over the Middle East, each absorption increasing its power until it had created an empire stretching from Asia Minor to today's Pakista.
What is the national dish of Pakistan?
Pakistan traditional food is divided in categories which are further divided in further categories... Karahi Breads curries Kababs Rice
How is Iran different from Iraq and Saudi Arabia?
They are mostly of Persian ethnicity, not Arabs. Persian is the official language. the Majority of Muslim population is Shia Muslim not Sunni. Iran is the only country of the Middle East besides Israel that has a Jewish population in excess of 1,000 persons.
Is afghanistan part of persia?
No. Afghanistan was one of many regions that came under the historic control of Persia on different occasions. However, these regions were never called "Persia". Afghanistan had several names, such as North Khorasan, Parthia, Bukhara, etc.
The historic country of Persia is properly identified with the modern Islamic Republic of Iran, which is its successor-state (post-revolution).
Why were the Iranians upset with the U.S.?
Many Iranians are upset with the US because US did not respect the Islamic Revolution, which was supported by the overwhelming majority of the Iranian people, and the US has consistently interfered in Iran's domestic policies.
For example:
- US wanted to provide Iran with a loan that set conditions where the US would be responsible for managing the financial affairs of Iran
- There was the 1953 Iranian coup d'etat orchestrated by the US
- There are many other examples that show that the US opposes a truly independent Iran.
Where did the Persians migrate from?
Yes, Iran used to be called Persia, but the name was later changed by Reza Shah, one of the past kings of Iran. We still call ourselves Persians to embrace our past culture. Yes, Iran used to be called Persia, but the name was later changed by Reza Shah, one of the past kings of Iran. We still call ourselves Persians to embrace our past culture.
What are four battles between the Greeks and the Persians during the Persian War?
The wars fought between the ancient Greeks and the Achaemenid Empire of Persian are called the Persian Wars. They began in 499 BCE and lasted untl 449 BCE (50 years)
When did Persians a take over Babylon?
In the month Âbu the army of Assyria prepared for battle in Gablini and Nabopolassar went up against them. On the twelfth of the month Âbu [24 July 616] he did battle against the army of Assyria and the army of Assyria retreated before him. He inflicted a major defeat upon Assyria and plundered them extensively. He captured the Manneans, who had come to the Assyrians' aid, and the Assyrian officers. On the same day he captured Gablini.
-THE COLLAPSE OF ASSYRIA (616-607 B.C.)-
Did President Carter took appropriate action in handling the Iran hostage crisis?
Appeal release the hostages on humanitarian grounds
What is the greenish fabric by the Persians and hindus?
Ancient people of India used to make this green fabric which is called silk. People of India were Hindus. This silk spread to Persia by means of export.
Fractal scientists tell us that it is impossible to measure the length of a shoreline. The closer you look at it, the longer it gets, as it's not a smooth line.
However, an answer less than 2440 kilometers along the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman and 740 kilometers along the Caspian sea would be quite unreasonable. IN English measure, that would be about 1980 miles.
How did the Persians defeat the Spartans in the battle of thermopylae?
At Thermopylae the Greeks held the only pass through the mountains and shore line,Persian King Xerxes thought,and after several attempts to clear the defending Greeks out and after suffering heavy casualties against the very tough Greek Phalanx he was perplexed on how to proceed next when a Greek informer told Xerxes about a path that went around the Greeks and came down on the other side of the narrow pass,of course he exploited it and eliminated Spartan King Leonidas,his personal body guard of 300 and his Greek allies to the man.Its not known how many Persians were killed at Thermopylae but its believed to be between 10,000 to as many as 20,000 including many of Xerxes' famous Immortals.
Which of was a cause of the Iran Iraq war?
There was no war between Iran and Iraq in 1969. War broke out between them in 1980. To read about the causes of that war, please see the Related Question below.
How did the Iran contract scandal hurt Ronald Reagan's image?
It violated a federal law banning the sale of weapons to the Contras. - apex
How many provinces are in Iran?
Iran contains thirty-one provinces. Each province is governed from its capital, which is usually the largest city of the province.
Who eventually conquered the Persians Greeks and Egyptians?
The Persians were conquered quite brutally at three distinct points in history:
- They were conquered by Alexander the Great of Macedon who destroyed the Achaemenid Persian Empire and added all of its lands to his own in the 300s B.C.E.
- They were conquered by the Arab Muslims who destroyed the Sassanid Persian Empire in the 600s C.E. and resulted in the territory becoming prominent in the Rashidun, Umayyad, and Abbassid Caliphates.
- The Persians were overrun in the 1200s C.E. by Hulegu Khan of the Mongol Empire who founded the Ilkhanate or Middle Eastern Khanate.
Did the Athenians make a deal with the Persians in the Peloponnesian War?
No. As leader of the anti-Persian Delian League they were natural enemies. The Persians provided money to the opposing Peloponnesian League led by Sparta.
