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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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Was the country of Iran once called Persia before Reza Shah changed its name to Iran?
Yes. In 1935, Shah Reza Pahlavi requested that all documentation used to refer to his country refer to it as Iran, not Persia, which had been the historic name used for the country by foreign nations.
Persians worshiped fire as god. then once Christianity and Islam came they worshiped fire before god.
now for the most part it is god, but there are some small tribes that still worship fire. In Persian it is pronounced "Aag" similar to the Hindu rituals for Ganga.
They built massive celestial temples to worship in.
after monotheistic religions came, those temples were deemed demonic worship as they practiced sadism and anal sex.
Where did the Athenian navy turn back the Persians by destroying their fleet?
The Athenian naval force was part of a joint naval force from 30 city-states which defeated the Persian fleet at Salamis in 480 BCE.
What was the Persian rule of Israel called?
Restoration
Prior to Israel (Judea) returning to its earlier state of being a sovereign nation it was ruled by Persia, after the destruction of Solomon's Temple. This time of rule was called the Persian period.
Which country lies between iraq and Pakistan?
Iran is the country that lies between Iraq & Pakistan. Iran's historical name was Persia, though it did not have today's borders as those were defined in the 18th and 19th centuries.
What was the Persians strategy for the battle of salamis?
They were misled into thinking that the Greek fleet, holed up in the strait at Salamis, intended to flee through the back passage west to Megara. So they sent a third of their own fleet to seal off the exit. They intended to attack through the Saronic Gulf with two columns passing on each side of the island of Psyttalia to ensure the Greeks could not escape through one of them. Wit the exits sealed, they expected to confront the enemy fully front.
The problem was that with the fleet split in three, the two remaining columns were attacked from both flanks and the advantage of their heavier ships was negated by the lighter and more maneuverable Greek ships were able to rem and deny the Persian tactic of closing and boarding.
How did Persians use the royal road?
It was both a commercial highway and a fast transit message route with relays of horses in posting houses stationed at intervals to facilitate faster flow of information.
What battle Did Themistocles defeat the Persians in?
Themistocles did not defeat the Persians. He commanded the Athenian contingent which was part of the Greek fleet under command of Spartan admiral Eurobiades which defeated the Persian fleet at the battle of Salamis in 480 BCE.
What caused the Persians to seek revenge against Athens?
Athens and Eretria sent contingents to support the Ionian Revolt of Greek cities in Asia Minor. They burnt the provincial capital of Sardis.
Persia describes the modern region of Iran. It was named after a province in southwestern Iran, which is now called Fars, but was then called Pars. Pars eventually was called Parsa which the Greeks would pronounce as Persia.
What are some similarities of the Persian religion to the Greek Religion?
It depends on what you define as "the Persian religion" and what you define as "the Greek religion".
Persian Religion: Islam | Greek Religion: Ancient Greek Mythology
There are no similarities between Persian main religion (Islam religion) and the old Greek religion.
Persian Religion: Islam | Greek Religion: Greek Orthodox Christianity
However, the current main Greek religion is Christianity. Refer to question below for the similarities between Islam and Christianity.
The main similarities are:
- Both are widely believed religions.
- Both believe in God's angels.
- Both believe in the last Day of Judgment.
- Both believe in Paradise/Heaven and Hell.
- Both believe that no one enters Paradise/Heaven by own deeds/merit but rather by God Mercy and forgiveness.
- Both believe in eternal life after earthly death.
- Both forbid adultery, robbery, unjustified killing, cheating and lying.
- Both religions are similar in practicing mutual respect to their believers. Quran says (meaning English translation): ".... You will find the nearest in love to Muslims those who say 'we are Christians'. That is because amongst them are men devoted to learning and men who have renounced the world and they are not arrogant. And when they listen to the Quran revelation received by the Messenger (Muhammad), you see their eyes overflowing with tears because of the truth they have recognized. ... So because of what they said, Allah (God) rewarded them ...." [Quran, chapter 5, verses 82-86]
Persian Religion: Zoroastrianism | Greek Religion: Ancient Greek Mythology
Zoroastrianism and Greek Mythology have very few similarities, like multiple gods and demigods and a belief in prophecy.
Persian Religion: Zoroastrianism | Greek Religion: Greek Orthodox Christianity
Zoroastrianism and Greek Orthodoxy have very few similarities, like worship of a single powerful god (even though Zoroastrians accept the existence of other gods - monolatry), the use of icons in veneration of holy men, the concept of prophets, the concept of an apocalypse, religious-nationalism, and ideas concerning heaven and hell as well as a powerful demon who rules hell.
Who is the current President of Persia?
I believe that it is Iran these days. The answer becomes obvious after that.
What factors caused the classical civilization of Persia to develop?
The Persian kings worked to establish peace and good government within the Persian Empire, and promoted civilising influences, while allowing local government to continue local culture and customs.
Where did the Persians control Greece?
The Persians did not control Greece. They had scores of Greek city-states in Asia Minor within their empire.
Is Persia a country or a state?
Persia was the old name of Iran.
the correct term is Persia and it's the ancient name of Iran. Persian is the term used for people from Persia
How did the Persians connect major cities?
By sailing vessels or by roads or both, depending on their location. Their empire stretched for about 5,000 km from Libya to Central Asia, some accessible by sea or river, some inland by road.
Was Persia the first culture to practice monotheism?
Persia did not have a monotheistic religion. Zoroastrianism had two gods - Ahura Mazda and his adversary Aura Mainyu.
What head dress did Persians wear?
Persian women wore veils signifying high status and respectability. The early Persians, especially the men, were also said to wear an unnamed conical cap encircled by bands of cloth. This headdress was said to be the origins of the turban.
