Landholdings varied from different plots by hundreds of farmers. Much of the land from farming went to the central government for taxes, rents, and tribute. Thus, this made the government took control, which then boosting agricultural productivity. For example, improving crops and developing better farming techniques. Another source was trade. The government took steps to support the economy. “It sponsored voyages to seek new trading partners, encouraged the development of ports on the Persian Gulf, standardized weights and measures, and developed and circulated coins.” The government as well had a superior system of roads that connected Persia with other trade systems’. The roads likewise served administrative and military purposes. While the Persian Empire was built upon the Assyrian model, the Persian administrative system was far more efficient and humane. The Assyrian and Persian Empires had more differences than similarities. The Assyrians military would smash dams, set crops on fire, cut down trees, and skin the rebels. Comparing it to the Persian military, which would do calm integration to unify the Empire and prevent revelries. But were their similarities lie is with their governments both had successful Empires because of their
Landholdings varied from different plots by hundreds of farmers. Much of the land from farming went to the central government for taxes, rents, and tribute. Thus, this made the government took control, which then boosting agricultural productivity. For example, improving crops and developing better farming techniques. Another source was trade. The government took steps to support the economy. “It sponsored voyages to seek new trading partners, encouraged the development of ports on the Persian Gulf, standardized weights and measures, and developed and circulated coins.” The government as well had a superior system of roads that connected Persia with other trade systems’. The roads likewise served administrative and military purposes. While the Persian Empire was built upon the Assyrian model, the Persian administrative system was far more efficient and humane. The Assyrian and Persian Empires had more differences than similarities. The Assyrians military would smash dams, set crops on fire, cut down trees, and skin the rebels. Comparing it to the Persian military, which would do calm integration to unify the Empire and prevent revelries. But were their similarities lie is with their governments both had successful Empires because of their