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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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What country did the ancient Persian Empire originate from?
The Ancient Persian Empire originated in what is modern-day Iran.
Why was the Achaemenid Empire important?
For two hundred years it provided an improvement in the stability and prosperity within an empire stretching from today's Libya to Central Asia.
How did the Persian and bablonian empire interact?
Under Cyrus II (also known as Cyrus the Great) Persia conquered Babylon.
Cambyses was the father of cyrus the Great and he founded Persepolis.
What was the result of Alexander invading Persia all the way to the indus river?
This one was a bit harder to answer. But the result was Egypt took over Greece leaving Alexander stranded in Persia.
Who were some key leaders of the Persian Empire?
Kings Cyrus the Great, Cambyses II and Darius the Great formed and consolidated the Empire.
Who was the leader launched an invasion of the Persian Empire?
First King Agesilaus I of Sparta, but he was recalledto deal with troubles in Greece.
Then King Philip II of Macedonia, but he was assassinated before he could get his invasion going.
Then his son Alexander III (the Great) who successfully took over the Persian Empire.
What happened at the battle of Plataea that changed the military balance between Greece and Persia?
The Persians were defeated and went home.
However the war went on for another thirty years.
Why did Alexander want to spread Greek culture throughout the former Persian Empire?
As a unifying and civilising force amongst disparate peoples.
What was the relegion of Persia?
In ancient times, most Persians were Zoroastrians. The prophet Zoroaster founded this religion in Persia probably some time before the 6th century BCE. Zoroaster taught that the Creator, Ahura Mazda, is all good, but is in a constant battle to maintain his creations against evil (druj), which tries to destroy them.
In the 7th century, Islam spread over Persia. It is the dominant religion of Iran today, with Shi'ites more numerous than Sunnis. There are still some practicing Zoroastrians, as well as a small number of Christians, Jews, and people who practice the Bahá'í faith, another religion which originated in Persia, about 150 years ago.
How did the reforms mentioned above help the Persian Empire?
They helped keep the large empire united.
What changes did Persian Empire Cyrus make to the people of Ionia?
He appointed local tyrants to govern the Greek city-states, imposed a tax regime to finance the armies he maintained to enforce internal and external security, and appointed a Persian provincial governor to oversee this.
What modern country was a formerly known as Persia?
Persia covered a lot more land that is now known as Iran.
What do you call an official who ruled a state in the Persian empire under darius?
Presuming you mean a province (Satrapy), the provincial governors were called a Satrap, appointed by the king.
What modern day country was the Persian empire located in?
It was centred in Iran, and stretched from Libya to Pakistan.
What are facts about the Medes?
1.The Medes were called anciently by all people Aryans; but when Medea, the Colchian, came to them from Athens, they changed their name.
2. From the 10th century BCE to the late 7th century BCE, the Iranic Medes and Persians fell under the domination of the Neo Assyrian Empire based in Mesopotamia.
Who is a citizen in the Persian empire?
There was little concept of citizenship. Some cities (especially the Greek ones) had their own citizenship, but the empire was mainly a collection of independent tribes, cities and petty principalities under local rulership and self rule.
