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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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Who did the 300 spartan fight with in the battle of Persia?
The Spartans fought the Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae .
What were the accomplishments the Persian Empire?
A couple of hundred years of relative peace and prosperity.
Why did Cyrus make the biggest contribution as Persian leader?
Cyrus' conquest was relatively humane compared to empires preceding his, such as the Babylonians and Assyrians. He allowed many areas of his empire a great deal of autonomy, rather than centrally controlling things. This distributed leadership allowed Persia to cover a greater geographical area than previous empires in that era and still be fairly stable, since most of its subjects were content to remain under Persian rule. Persian law was more codified and less arbitrary than previous empires; the king's seal declared approval of law which could only be reversed by further approved decrees -- not quite rule of law but going in that direction.
Perhaps the biggest contribution to history was founding an empire that would allow Alexander the Great to conquer a large amount of territory while essentially needing only to fight one power. The unified nature of the empire is apparent by the fact that there was little indigenous resistance following Alexander's conquest, although of course it did begin to fall apart after Alexander's death.
Which Persian innovation promoted trade and contributed to the unity of the empire?
use of standardized metal coins
Which Persian king was widely admired for his tolerance of the customs of peoples he conquered?
Cambyses II
Who controlled the local government in the Persian Empire?
The indigenous leaders. The Persian provincial governor oversaw their activities.
How were satraps benificial to the Persian Empire?
They were the governors responsible to the king's central government for maintaining peace, internal and external security, prosperity and tax collection within their province.
What was so bad in the Persian Empire?
The wars and killing to establish the Empire wasn't too good. However when it was established, the Persian Empire tried to promote peace and prosperity. That's where the Greeks came to the fore and promoted disruption leading to fifty years of war between Persia and the Greek city-states.
What were the four defining characteristics of the Persian Empire?
It established a system of local, provincial and central government.
It attempted to promote peace and prosperity.
It taxed moderately.
It provided internal and external security.
Did the Persian Empire last till 1500BC to 185BC?
No, the Persian Empire did not last from 1500 BC to 185 BC. The Persian Empire, also known as the Achaemenid Empire, was established in 550 BC and lasted until it was conquered by Alexander the Great in 330 BC.
What was the westernmost kingdom in the Persian Empire?
There was only one king, and hence one kingdom which we call the Persian Empire.
The kingdom was divided into provinces (Satrapies), each with a governor (Satrap).
The westernmost part of the Persian Empire was Libya in the Satrapy of Egypt.
Where was the Persian Empire located what is it called TODAY?
It stretched from today's Libya through the Middle East across to Pakistan.
Today's countries include Libya, Egypt, Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Syria,Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan.
What peoples were conquered by Cyrus the Great?
Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, conquered several peoples during his reign, including the Medes, Lydians, and Babylonians. His conquest of the Medes around 550 BCE unified Persia and Media, establishing the foundation of his empire. The defeat of Lydia in 546 BCE expanded his territory further west, while the capture of Babylon in 539 BCE marked a significant achievement, as he was seen as a liberator by the Babylonian people. These conquests laid the groundwork for one of the largest empires in ancient history.
How did darius change the Persian empire?
darius used some of persian's great wealth to build roads across the empire
What things did Philip II do to defeat the Persian Empire?
He assembled an army and a fleet, but was assassinated on the eve of his departure. His son Alexander took over the mission.
What policies did Cyrus use to keep his empire under control?
He made the people slaves and he had sex with them and no one stood up to him
What factors allowed the Persian Empire to extend further than other Middle Eastern empires?
It had two conquering kings - Cyrus the Great and Cambyses, and a succession of consolidating kings starting with Darius the Great.
This not only extended the empire, but also retained it by establishing provincial government to control and defend the different areas, and retaining traditional local government forms which were compatible with the diverse range of peoples, cities and tribes within the empire.
Not that this was unique, the previous Assyrian and Babylonian empires used similar means, but the Persians just did it better, and for over two hundred years were able to maintain control, stability and prosperity until ambitious Alexander the Great became the wrecker, turned it into an empire of his own, died and left chaos in his wake.
How long was the royal road in the Persian Empire?
From the capital Susa to the Aegean Sea 1500 miles/2400 km.
