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These are examples of how Alexander strived to complete his objectives by spilling as little blood as possible. However, not all cities were willing to surrender to Alexander. Some, such as Tyre and Gaza, chose to fight to the last. Alexander knew that he had to take these cities so he chose to turn their refusal to surrender and the time that they forestalled his armies into some benefit. Both the cities of Tyre and Gaza were massacred brutally after refusing Alexander’s terms of surrender. While

The Persian War was a series of wars fought amongst the great empire of Persia and the coalition of the Greek city-states, and lasted for twenty-one years. The Ionian city states protested against Persian rule, and expended their satraps and asserted their independence, which was the start of the Ionian Revolt. Later, Darius promised to have revenge on Athens and Eretria for their revolt against the Achaemenid empire. After the revolt Darius proclaim his rule, but it becomes more challenging for

Another Rhyton was also discovered in Russia from Central Asia. Its forepart is shaped like a wildcat or lynx. The spout for pouring is located in the chest of the animal. The piece of artwork is called the Turkemenian Wine Horn. It is also a symbol of the Greek wine god Dionysus, whose cult spread eastwards with the conquests of Alexander the Great. Dionysus roman name was Bacchus. Commemoration/celebration of him during the ancient times was used as a theatre performance. Due to festivities of

verse is Esther 8:9 which reads, “The king's scribes were summoned at that time, in the third month, which is the month of Sivan, on the twenty-third day. And an edict was written, according to all that Mordecai commanded concerning the Jews, to the satraps and the governors and the officials of the provinces from India to Ethiopia, 127 provinces, to each province in its own script and to each people in its own language, and also to the Jews in their script and their

Killed Darius III, the last Achaemenes Emperor, by one of his satraps (Bessos) to prevent it from surrender, he continued the resistance against Alexander in eastern Iran. however, once it conquered the capital of the Persians, Alexander graduated from the Greek troops and let them go. His then proclaim the new kingdom

One of the most important historical figures in ancient India was Chandragupta II. During his rule in the Gupta empire he accomplished many aspects of Indian culture that still have an impact many years later. He is considered one of the most powerful emperors of the Gupta empire. Chandragupta II did many things for India but among the most important was elevating culture, mathematics, art, religion, philosophy, and astronomy. Along with conquering western India and promoting trade throughout India

In 6th century BCE the Persian Empire was the main empire dominating most of the Mediterranean Sea. It ran from part of modern Afghanistan and Pakistan in to modern day Turkey and portions of Northern Greece. The Persian Empire was a strict state with powerful kings ruling over the massive empire. The empire ruled over a vast ethnic group and proved to have success in diversity, especially with Jews, whose history have been well documented with the Persian Empire. The beginning of the Persian Empire

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,

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

Egypt. Alexander the Great had impacts of three major conquests which are Persia, Egypt and India. In 34 B.C. Alexander crossed the Hellespont into Asia and it took 100 triremes to transport Alexander army but the Persians ignored the movement. The satraps of the Persian Empire fought Alexander at the Granicus River. A couple more years went by and Alexander won a decisive victory at Gaugamela. The Persian fled and Alexander told everyone that Darius named him his successor and asked to avenger him