Persia and Greece
A comparison between the Achaemenid Imperial Dynasty of Persia and the Polesis of Greece
The people living in Persia and Greece developed very different worldviews. The following elements will be used as the basis of comparisons in order to understand how these opposing outlooks developed.
Achaemenid and Ancient Greece Comparison Chart
- Geography: How did the geographical and environmental settings impact developments in Persia and Greece?
- Government: How did the different forms of leadership that developed in Persia and Greece altered their worldviews?
- Cities: How did the different uses of urban space between Persia and Greece reflect the points-of-view of the people living in Persia and Greece?
- Religion: How did the religions of Persia and Greece influence the outlooks of the people living there?
- Views on Foreigners: How did perspectives on outsiders in Persia and Greece impact their treatment?
Achaemenid and Ancient Greece Comparison Chart
A Brief Summary of Persian and Greek Differences
Persia
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Basis of Comparision
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Greece
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Greco-Persian Wars
Eventually, the differences between the Persians and Greeks became so great that they led to armed conflict.
For this assignment, refer to the following Task Sheet
For this assignment, refer to the following Task Sheet
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