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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 was it difficult for Darius to unite the Persian Empire?
It was so extensive, of many peoples each with different customs.
Why did the Persians and the Greeks react differently to the end of the Persian war?
The Persians went back to running their empire responsibly and peacefully. The Greek city-states went back to fighting each other.
What were the accomplishments of Persian Empire?
It attempted to bring peace and progress in a large area from Egypt to Central Asia, building on the efforts of its predecessors, the Assyrian and Babylonian Empires. It introduced Aramaic as the lingua franca to facilitate communication.
After a couple of hundred years it was taken over by Macedonian king Alexander the Great.
Why do you think the Persians allowed the people they conquered o govern themselves?
That was the easy way, and prevented local uprisings.
How did Cyrus rule the Persian Empire?
Through Persian provincial governors supervising local governments.
Who controllled the central government in the Persian Empire?
The king and his council. The 20 provinces were controlled by governors appointed by the king.
Who created the Royal Road and reorganized the Persian Empire into satrapies ruled by a satrap?
King Darius I created the Royal Road and reorganized the Persian Empire into satrapies ruled by a satrap.
What was the extent and impact of early classical Persian Empire?
It stretched from Libya to Central Asia and provided stability and encouraged prosperity.
What is the Persian environment?
The empire they establihed from Libya in the west, through the Middle Easr. to Central Asia and today's Pakistan in the east.
Was the Persian Empire in existence before or after ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom?
Over a millennium after.
King Darius the Great.
Who was the Governor of a Persian province of the Persian empire?
One of the nobles of the Persian tribe. There were 20 provinces (satrapies) and 20 governors (satraps)
What did Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire resulted in?
Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persian Empire created an empire reaching from Egypt to India.
