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Why were specialized workers a big part of the Persian Empire?
To produce a civilisation, after producing a surplus to finance it, you need sophisticated ways of doing things. So you need specialised workers to carry it out. This was begun in the Middle East by the Assyrian Empire, replaced by the Babylonian Empire then by the Persian Empire to carry it on and improve it.
What two good things about life under the Persian Empire?
Security, stability, freedom of religion, self local government, economic improvement.
What important things happened during the battle of thermopylae?
The Greek alliance fleet failed to defeat the Persian fleet in the nearby strait of Axxxxx, which was the reason to block the Thermopylai pass - to force the sea battle.
How did the people of the Persian Empire earn their living?
Farming, fishing, sailors, tradesmen, minor industry, trading, as servants, military service, entertainers and prostitutes, etc etc, all the usual things.
What are 3 things that helped Spain defeat the Aztecs?
Three things that helped Spain defeat the Aztecs were armor, muskets/guns, and native allies
What Macedonian king loved all things Greek and planned to take over the Persian empire?
Philip II.
What was the importance of Pericles Phililp and Alexander to ancient Greece?
Pericles initially boosted Athens into forming and empire, but this ended as a 27-year war which greatly weakened the Greek world. This on-going weakness opened the way for Macedonia's king Philip to dominate Greece, and plan greater things - the subjugation of the Persian Empire. Alexander profited from Philip's assassination in taking over the planned expedition and captured the Persian Empire. However his early death left this kingdom divided amongst his generals, who established their own kingdoms and warred against each other.
Why were specialized workers a big part of the Persian Empire?
To produce a civilisation, after producing a surplus to finance it, you need sophisticated ways of doing things. So you need specialised workers to carry it out. This was begun in the Middle East by the Assyrian Empire, replaced by the Babylonian Empire then by the Persian Empire to carry it on and improve it.
What are some things pericles did to increase the power of Athens?
He persuaded it to convert the anti-Persian Delian League into an empire of its own.
What are the 2 things Alexander the Great acomplished?
Carrying out he project left to him by his father Philip II of Macedonia after h was assassinated - the takeover of the Persian Empire. Satisfying his own ambition to be the greatest and so be remembered for all time. In an age where there was no concept of an after life after death, if peole remembered you, you lived on in their minds.
What were good things to the success of the Persian Empire?
It sought to provide a stable and peaceful environment, improve living standards and defence from invaders.
What two good things about life under the Persian Empire?
Security, stability, freedom of religion, self local government, economic improvement.
What are the things that held the Persian empire together for two centuries?
The empire was divided into 20 provinces (satrapies) each governed by a provincial governor (satrap) who was responsible for internal and external security, oversight of the local city, tribal governments, collecting taxes, and developing infrastructure and prosperity. the king and his council oversaw, coordinated and supported the governors.
What two things led to the Persian Wars?
1. The mainland Greek cities supported revolutions by the Greek cities in Asia Minor within the Persian Empire. 2. The punitive expedition against Athens failed at Marathon, so the Persians decided that the only way to put an end to continuing disturbances was to incorporate mainland Greece within their Empire and so stop disruptions to peace within the Empire.
What important things happened during the battle of thermopylae?
The Greek alliance fleet failed to defeat the Persian fleet in the nearby strait of Axxxxx, which was the reason to block the Thermopylai pass - to force the sea battle.
What three things led to the Persian Wars?
The Greek cities within the Persian Empire revolted and were put down. Athens and Eretria from peninsular Greece intervened, embroiling the Greek cities of mainland Greece. The Persian king became convinced that the only way to ensure peace was to bring all the Greek cities under his control.
What where the things Alexander the Great did to be great?
He conquered the Persian Empire. Whether the killing and misery of ten years of war was great is a matter for thought, however the people of his time gave him that title.
