Persian Empire Chapter 1 Summary

From 1567 to 330 B.C. humanity experienced many subsequent development as well as decline in its civilizations. Among these events emerged three colossal empires that had shaken the world and forever changed the course of human history. The Egyptian, Assyrian, and Persian Empires have been instrumental in influencing technology, religion, and ideas throughout the world. Various factors have contributed to the success and downfall of these giants. Each of the “World Powers” have similarities as well as distinctions in its government form and organization, religion, and economy that contributed to their triumph.

It is crazy how two different civilizations from two different times can have such similar ideas about their economies. But, India, becoming an empire much later than Persia, had some improved technologies and ideas which made these two civilizations somewhat different. Persia’s main focus of strengthening their economy was the development of agriculture. By growing crops like grains, fruits, and vegetables, the Persians were able to acquire a great amount of food, making the population grow and grow. Fortunately, their location helped them conquer smaller civilizations so they can gain fertile soil, which is extremely important in agriculture. The abundance of food that the Persians had helped them trade with other civilizations that couldn’t grow the crops they needed. In return they would receive items that they needed to help their economy grow. Persia’s main trade route was the Persian Royal Road, which was about 1500 miles long. To transport themselves to deliver a message or items to trade with, the Persians would have intervals along the road and one horse would pull one man until he reaches his stop. It would take about nine days to travel the whole road using couriers, while on footy it would have taken them three months, making trade and communication very slow. Persia did have a social class, with the royal family on top, and of course, the slaves at the bottom. Slaves were a very big part in the labor systems of

The First Persian War took place at the Battle of the Marathon near Athens and it was known as one of the infamous battle between the Athenians and the Persians. In 501 B.C.E., a Greek tyrant named Aristogorus provoked the Persian rulers by instigating an uprising in Miletus and Ionia to revolt against the Persian Empire. In order to ward off the Persian Empire’s wrath, Aristogorus reached out to his compatriots on the mainland in Greece of Athens and Sparta. “Sparta refused, but Athens sent twenty ships-enough just to anger the Persians, but not to save Miletus.” Nevertheless, the Athenians conquered the Persian’s capital of Lydian in Sardis in order to steal the golds, but they accidentally ended up burning down the richest capital of Sardis.

The first ever unified Iranian state was the ancient nation of Media. Media would quickly emerge as a fierce power in the Near East and establish a vast empire, gaining territories in nations such as present day Iraq, Turkey and Pakistan. Despite its might, the Median Empire would eventually succumb to the more superior Achaemenid Empire, commonly known as the First Persian Empire. The Empire would never be matched in its size, spanning from modern day Pakistan to the edges of Europe itself. However, even the great Achaemenids would fall eventually to the army of Alexander The Great.

The Persian Empire also known as the Persian Republic occupied the modern day Iran. This Empire inhabited a vase variety of cultures and religions with its occupancy of thirty five to fifty million residents. Its primary ethnicity was that of the Indo-European race. It was created in 539 B.C.E. and became the model empire for the creation of other Second-Wave Civilizations. It specialized in the ability to provide freedom to its many people. This allowed them to practice religion freely and participate in trade and commerce. The Persian Empire was a Monarchy: having one set ruler or king over the entire population. Persian Monarchy was very welcoming for its time. It allowed people to be free as long as some form of taxes was paid and the

The ancient world was a time of great civilisations and greater rulers, and today it is those of Greece and Rome that are remembered. But they were not alone in their military conquests and vast empires; there were many equal to, or perhaps even greater, than them, and it is important not to overlook the achievements of these peoples who have helped to shape history. The Persian Empire is one such of these civilisations, rising to prominence in the mid sixth century BCE and enduring for two hundred years, a small amount of time in which it conquered an impressive amount of territory. At its height, it controlled a huge swathe of land centred in modern-day Iran, stretching as far north as the Russian border, as far south as Egypt, and as far

The Persian empire Spanned from the west side of Egypt to the north side of Turkey and from Mesopotamia all the way to the east side of the Indus river.

This essay will explore if Agesilaus was trying to create a buffer zone in Asia. However, first the story of Agesilaus is Asia must be explored, as to his reasons for making war with the Persian and his possible objective. Furthermore, by exploring these one may be able to establish why he was trying to create a buffer-zone or was he trying to accomplish something entirely different.

The Achaemenid Era of The Persian Empire was founded in 550 BCE. At its height of power it the empire “encompassed approximately 3 million square miles, spanning three continents: Asia, Africa and Europe.” (Persian) The true rise to power of the Persian Empire can be attributed back to one man, Cyrus the Great. Cyrus was born to Camyses I, the King Ansan, and his wife, Mandane. (Religion p. 3) When Cyrus became King his Kingdom was still forced to recognize the Median Lordship of Astyages, a dynasty that had ruled the area for the previous 150 years. In 559 BCE Cyrus formed a rebellion against the Astyages and upon his victory married his daughter Amytis cementing the Medes and Persians together to begin the forming of the Persian Empire. (Briant p. 33)

Humans are innately programmed to conquer and expand. From the migration to every continent in the pre-historical period to the era of space travel prevalent today, humans seek new lands. However, problems begin to occur when land is already taken by an existing party. The results of such clashes are evident in almost every war fought by man and even some where violence was not required (see Native Americans). Each group of civilians that feels threatened by an outside force reacts in the manner that best suits its needs. Although the reactions are distinct, the challenges presented by the Persian Wars and various groups of steppe nomads all stem from the need to conquer.

Ancient Greece was a very influential civilization of its time. Ancient Greece was made up of many different city states that United made what we know of as ancient Greece. Each city-state was particularly different than its neighboring states thus causing the different forms of government throughout the land. In this paper, we will compare and contrast the five different forms of government that existed in ancient Greece which is Monarchy, aristocracy, tyranny, oligarchy, and democracy as forms of government in Ancient Greek city-states.

Athens was a model of democratic government because for every little decision to big decision, the majority of people would decide, because it was relatively small.

Emperor Ashoka the great was the third ruler of the Indian Mauryan Empire, who lived ca 304-232 BCE. He ruled from ca 268-232 BCE and became known for being an efficient, but terribly cruel leader, as well as becoming a patron of Buddhism.

Iranians are tolerant, hardworking, hospitable, and warm-blooded people. They are always proud of being part of a great civilization in which they relate themselves to classic times of Persian Empire. A time, that America was unknown, Europe was in darkness, and only three super powers were in power: the Greeks, Persians, and the Chinese. Let 's remember that Cyrus the King of Persian established the first Charter of Human Rights 3 thousand years ago. By race, culture, and mentality Iranians are recognizable even in twenty first century. Although Iran is less powerful in term of economy and politics, but its people have shown repeatedly that they are very ambitious and talkative in the modern time. Iranians are defined greatly by their belongingness to their family, patriarchal system, seeking education, and specific customs and norms. Despite the Western philosophical outlook which is individualistic, Iranians represent themselves collectively and in term of group and weness. They have been accustomed to their societal norms and standards since the establishment of Persian heritage. Iranians have a great respect for family and its functions. The family system is nuclear in which they get to know and stay in touch with their extended family members. Traditionally, fathers are providers and mothers are nurturing. Psychologically, Iranians even after getting married receive lot of support and influence from their parents. Even today, it is common for a newlywed Iranian

The most famed ruler of the Maurya Empire was Ashoka who took over the empire in 272 BCE after the death of his father, Bindusara. He was noted for being a young, powerful king whose military prowess was