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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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Is the Persian Empire now Turkey?
No, much much larger. It covered today's Libya, Egypt, the Middle East, Persia, Central Asia and Pakistan, in addition to having control of modern day Turkey.
The Ottoman Empire was the famous empire (several centuries later) that was based out of Turkey and which became Turkey after World War I.
Who were the rulers of the Persian Empire?
There are numerous leaders of the Persian Empire who have ruled throughout history. See the below link for a list.
How did people in ancient Persia live?
Life in Ancient Persia
The life in ancient Persia was pretty hard an stinky. People lived in houses made from sundried bricks. Then there were animals in the house, but not guineapigs but cows and horses. Then you had 2/3 levels in the house. Level 1 was for the animals, 2nd leves was for all the kids , and the 3rd floor was for the dad and mum.
The dad was always the boss in home. And If the dad died the guard would be the boss. If they had no guard they became from the government.
What were the countries of Persia?
Persians are 40% of the population of nowadays Iran and 60% of the populations are not Persian. They are Turk (40%), Kurds, Arabs, Balouchs, Torkmans, and Lurs. Persians have lived in east nowadays called Iran and Afghanistan and to some extend Tajikistan.
What kind of agriculture did the Persian Empire have?
They don't have much an agricultural system, their land was poor and not very fertile or arable so they focused on their animals.
Alexander the great's conquest of the Persian Empire resulted in?
A period of cultural diffusion between Greece and the Near East.
First, his converting it into an empire of his own, then after his early death, his generals carved it up and established kingdoms of their own which we today call the Hellenistic kingdoms.
Where did the Persian royal road begin?
The Persian Royal Road began in the city of Susa, which was the capital of the Persian Empire at the time.
Where is great Persian Empire now modern?
This question is confusing, but I believe the answer would be Iran. Iran is the modern-day country where the Persian Empire originated and where Farsi, a descendant language of ancient Persian, is spoken today.
How was the Persian Empire organized?
1 it was divided into 20 provinces that were basically peopels homelands.
2 each province kept its:
a-language
b- religon
c- many of their own laws
3 Persians administrators were in charge
a- governor or satrap
b- military leaders
c- tax collectors
d- inspectors, called "the kings eyes and ears"
King Xerxes of Persia like many other Achaemenid kings had a long face and was quite tall. According to Zoroastrian principles of the day all kings had long dark colored curly hair and long beards. As under garments he wore a sudhreh and kusti. The sudhreh is a thin muslin shirt that has intricate seams and cutting due to specific religious premises. The kusti is a woolen rope made out of 72 strands representing the 72 chapters of the Yasna. Both are vested unto a Zoroastrian upon their initiation, or sudhreh pushi (navjote to the Parsees). On the out side Achaemenid royalty wore long silk kaftan-like robes with a cummerbund. As crowns they wore tall cylindrical gold pieces usually studded with gems. It was also common for Persian kings to hold a staff in their hand as a symbol of royalty.
Who fought with the Persian Empire against the greek states?
The people of the Persian Empire provided the army and navy of the empire, including Egypt, Phoenicia and the Greek city-states of Ionia within the empire.
The Persians enlisted many of the Greek city-stated of mainland Greece to their side - by bribery and threat. At the decisive land battle of Plataia in 479 BCE, a third of the Persian army was provided by central Greek cities such as Thebes. Macedonia and Thessaly also fought as an ally of the Persians.
How did Cyrus the Great start the Persian Empire?
By first incorporating Media, then using the combined forces to take over the Babylonian Empire.
Alexander the Great, the son of King Phillip II. After King Phillip was murdered, Alexander was made king. He spread Hellenistic Culture (culture or customs of the Greeks) while he conquered other lands.
Why did the Persian Empire decline after darius and xerxes left the throne?
At this time presian rulers raised taxes to pay for their luxuries. This angered their subjects and caused many rebellions. Also, the persian royal family fought over who was to be king. Sons were constantly plotting to take over the throne. As a result, six of the nine rulers after Darius were murdered. These problems weakend the Empire and led to its decline.
What happened to the Persian Empire after the Battle of Plataea?
It continued on for another 150 years until taken over by Macedonia led by Alexander the Great.
What country is now the name of the Persian Empire?
Persia itself is now Iran. The Persian Empire embraced many present countries in North Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and Pakistan.
Who was the famous emperor of Persia?
Cyrus the Great. He was a military master mind and first created human rights. He banished slavery, brought religious and racial equality, never pilaged, and made sure that men and women were equal.
