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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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Modern countries that were once part of the Persian Empire?
The Persian Empire took in Part of: Afghanistan, Arabia, Bulgaria, Greece, India, Pakistan, Russia, and Ukraine. The Persian Empire took in all of: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, Egypt, Libya.
How did the Persian Empire rule such a large empire?
- They divided the empire into satrapies (provinces) with Persian governors supported by sufficient troops to enforce their rule.
- They set taxes at a non-exploitive level. After the defeat of the Persian invasion of mainland Greece, Aristides was appointed to assess the levy on the Greek cities in Asia liberated from Persian rule which Athens was organising into an anti-Persian league; he mostly used the Persian system because he considered it just.
- They kept internal order and protected the peoples from external invasion. Each satrapy and people within it was required to meet a levy of soldiers and warships proportional to their capacity.
- They facilitated control, commerce and communication by establishing Aramaic as the lingua franca (the language which later Jesus spoke), and set up a fast courier system with staging posts to ensure speedy transmission of messages and reports in their pre-electronic era.
By retaining the local rulership with provincial governors maintaining security and external protection.
No. Iraq was one of several regions that came under the historic control of Persia on different occasions. However, these regions were never called "Persia". Iraq generally went by the name "Mesopotamia".
The historic country of Persia is properly identified with the modern Islamic Republic of Iran, which is its successor-state (post-revolution).
Who was Alexander and how did he conquer his empire?
Alexander was king of Macedonia. He invaded the Persian Empire and in a 10 year campaign took it over for himself.
How long did the imperial era last?
Well, the term imperial comes from empire, so the imperial era lasted until no country had or was trying to gain an empire. You should take colonies into account, but it is important to recognize that WWII was an attempt by Germany, Japan, and co. to establish empires. By that definition, the modern imperial era extended from the 15th to the 20th century. You may also take into account the more ancient Roman, Persian, and French (Alexander the Great) empires. I am fairly certain my answer will be supported by any history textbooks you may come across.
How big was the Persian Empire?
The fifth largest empire in history, behind the British Empire (1st), Mongol Empire (2nd), Russian Empire (3rd) and the Spanish Empire (4th). Exact numbers can be found on the Wikipedia page 'List of Largest Empires'.
It stretched from Libya through Egypt, the Middle East to Central Asia and today's Pakistan.
Persian empire at the time of Darius the great was from india to upstart cities of Greece and from red-sea to Persian golf and also part of Egypt that Persians lost control a few years later.
What did the use of coins in the Persian Empire resulted in?
increased trade and an easier method of payment, a change from the barter method to amoney economy occured, a standardization of prices and payments throughout the land.
What famous structure did King Darius build to unite the Persian Empire?
The Royal Road or Achmaenid Road with its system of way stations and riders aided communication in Darius' empire. The road connected Susa with Persepolis and India.
https://www.thoughtco.com/royal-road-of-the-achaemenids-172590
How did Darius govern the Persian empire?
Through 20 provincial governors who were responsible for internal and external security, collecting taxes and public works, and supervising local government which was left in the hands of the traditional government of the appropriate cities, tribes and petty king.
Who founded the Persian empire?
It was not found, it was built up over a period of about fifty years.
Alexander as king of Macedonia faced an uprising by a pretender Pausanias. He defeated him with the help of the Athenian general Iphicrates,
At the request of the Thessaly, Alexander successfully intervened in a civil war in Thessaly, but betrayed them by garrisoning the cities, provoking Thebes, the leading Greek power, to drive him out of Thessaly and force Macedonia to change its alliance with Athens to one with Thebes.
He was assassinated during a festival by Ptolemy, who took over power.
How did the Persian Empire rise?
Persia, a vassal state of Media, took it over, and their combined force enabled Persia to take over the Babylonian Empire, and spread further through the Middle East, Northeast Africa and Central Asia.
There is not a country called Persia at present. Today's Iran was called Persia in ancient times. Now it is 1.68sq km.
What modern countries were once part of the Persian Empire?
They stretch from Libya and Egypt through the Middle East and Central Asia to Pakistan.
The names of modern countries that were once part of the Persian Empire are: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Lebanon, Israel, Syria, Turkey, Egypt, Libya, part of northern Greece.
What are the reasons Alexander built an empire?
He had immense vanity and ambition, like his father Philip II of Macedonia. After Philip was assassinated on the eve of his departure for Asia to take on the Persian Empire, Alexander took over and carried out his father's project successfully.
When did the Persian Empire start and when will it end?
It started about 550 BCE, and was effectively taken over by Alexander the Great by 331 BCE.
How did the Persian Empire end?
Alexander the Great conquered it and established his own in its place.
