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Thus, Sargon became king over all of southern Mesopotamia, the first great ruler for whom, rather than Sumerian, the Semitic tongue known as Akkadian was natural from birth, although some earlier kings with Semitic names are recorded in the Sumerian king list. Victory was ensured, however, only by numerous battles, since each city hoped to regain its independence from Lugalzaggisi without submitting to the new overlord.
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What was king Darius' goal?
He wanted to maintain peace, stability and prosperity within his empire. When the Greek cities within his empire revolted, and the Greek city-states outside his empire supported them, he decided to bring those external cities within his empire so that, under a Persian provincial governor, they would no longer disrupt the Empire.
Was the Persian Empire a theocracy?
No, it was a monarchy. The empire was tolerant of a wide variety of religions within its borders.
What were the accomplishments of the Persian Empire under Darius?
It established peace, stability and improved prosperity within its empire.
What countries that lie within the boundaries of the Persian Empire?
From Libya to Central Asia.
Why was the Achaemenid Empire important?
For two hundred years it provided an improvement in the stability and prosperity within an empire stretching from today's Libya to Central Asia.
