WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

PERSIAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which civilization was known for allowing conquered peoples to keep their own religious and cultural practices?
A
Assyrians
B
Persians
C
Hebrews
D
Babylonians
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Achaemenid Persian Empire first expanded under the leadership of Cyrus the Great, who utilized a strategy of religious and cultural toleration to maintain order.

Detailed explanation-2: -Frequently, these governors rose from the ranks of the conquered peoples. The Persians were well-known for their tolerance of local customs, traditions, and religions and generally ruled with a light touch, all of which helped support the legitimacy of their rule.

Detailed explanation-3: -Zoroastrianism shaped one of the ancient world’s largest empires-the mighty Persia Empire. It was the state religion of three major Persian dynasties.

Detailed explanation-4: -Persia was eventually conquered by Alexander the Great in 334 B.C.E. (356-323 BCE) Greek ruler, explorer, and conqueror.

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