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Persian Empire
At different times, under different ruling families, there were several different Persian Empires. Usually, the term refers to the Achaemenid dynasty empire founded by Cyrus the Great (559BC - 530BC) which was eventually conquered by Alexander the Great. To rule such a large empire, new groundbreaking systems were set up which influenced all who came after.
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Why did the Greeks defeat the Persians in the Persians war?
They eliminated the Persian navy at Salamis and Mycale, which left them without food supply and unable to sustain land forces outside Asia.
How did Darius restore order in the Persian empire?
He established 20 provinces and appointed a Persian governor in each to provide internal and external security, collect taxes and carry out development progress. Darius and his council oversaw them, and provided extra security forces as required.
What contributions from the Persian Empire can still be seen in our world today?
They have left us Iran.
Multiple gods each with their sphere of influence in human affairs, in an unscientific world where unknowns were given a religious answer. Even today, when we have scientific answers people still use the god answer.
Why did the Greeks choose Thermopylae as a place to oppose the Persians?
The Greeks had to eliminate the Persian naval threat to their city-states in order for their armies could leave off defending them and unite to face the Persian army.
They blocked the pass of Thermopylae to force the Persians to attempt to turn it by sea. The Greek fleet waited in the nearby channel to pounce. Unfortunately for them they lost the sea battle and the force of 7,000 holding Thermopylae was withdrawn. The Spartan and Thespian contingents stayed behind to cover the withdrawal and were killed.
The Greeks tried again a Salamis and were succful, and their armies united the following summer to defeat the Persian army at Plataea.
What modern countries that lie within the boundaries of Persian Empire?
Those lying between Libya and Central Asia.
What was the cause of war between Greece and the Persian Empire?
Greek city-states within the Persian Empire in Asia Minor were induced to revolt against Persian rule, and it expanded to include mainland Greece.
What two good things about life under the Persian Empire?
Security, stability, freedom of religion, self local government, economic improvement.
The event that occurred last plop ones Ian Alexander the great conquers Persian Trojan war was that the king took the sacred shield.
Why did Darius I create satrapies?
To collect taxes, judge legal cases, manage the police, and recruit soldiers for the Persian army.
Who expanded the Persian Empire with a strong army?
Cyrus the Great, then his son Cambyses, then Darius.
They used sea transport, and inland, draft animals. They also constructed a system of trails for those inland cities for couriers of the government, the most famous being the so-called Royal Road.
What key cities of the Persian Empire did Alexander conquer and why?
All of them, so he could take over all of the Persian Empire.
Why was Cyrus the great such an important ruler?
Cyrus the Great was a pivotal ruler in ancient history due to his establishment of the Achaemenid Empire, which became the largest empire of its time, stretching from the Indus Valley to the Mediterranean. He is renowned for his innovative policies of tolerance and respect for the cultures and religions of the peoples he conquered, exemplified by his decree that allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem. His administrative reforms and the introduction of a postal system helped unify the diverse regions of his empire, laying the groundwork for future governance. Cyrus's legacy of enlightened leadership has influenced many subsequent rulers and is often cited as a model of effective governance.
