The seven Eurasian empires discussed were the Persian, Spartan, Athenian, Hellenistic, Roman, Mauryan Indian, and Chinese empires. Although all of these empires have influenced societies in recent in times in some manner, one of them still plays a large role even in modern times.
The Persian Empire was large and culturally diverse empire. Their acceptance of different cultures and apparent willingness to adopt customs they favored allowed for a rich culture (121). While this empire was grand, their inability to defend their empire lead to their downfall. Their utter defeat leads to them failing to be the most successful empire.
The Spartan and Athenian Empires were both city-states in Greece, however they were quiet dissimilar societies. …show more content…
This empire is well known for spreading Greek culture across the land, even though they had conquered Greece (128). Although their feats were impressive, their inability to last much longer than a century does not lend to them be defined as the most successful empire (129).
The Roman Empire was an indisputably powerful empire. It birthed many innovations in architecture and other technologies (117). But, this empire’s bullheaded determination to be the most powerful rulers in the world attracted those of a similar mind. Intense political rivalries is what eventually fell this mighty empire (139). While their goal to be the ultimate world power was somewhat achieved in their time, this empire lacked the ability to sustain themselves.
The Mauryan Indian Empire seemed to be accepting of many religions and practiced a relatively peaceful rule over people. In the excerpt from the Book of Edicts, people are encouraged to respect and listen to other people’s religious views (154). An empire actively accepting and encouraging religious diversity wasn’t often heard of for the time, so this was a major plus for the Mauryan Empire. However, this political ideology was said to have ended shortly after Ashoka’s death (142). While this empires peaceful nature was impressive, there were others empires with a more consistent political
The Persian Empire was large and culturally diverse empire. Their acceptance of different cultures and apparent willingness to adopt customs they favored allowed for a rich culture (121). While this empire was grand, their inability to defend their empire lead to their downfall. Their utter defeat leads to them failing to be the most successful empire.
The Spartan and Athenian Empires were both city-states in Greece, however they were quiet dissimilar societies. …show more content…
This empire is well known for spreading Greek culture across the land, even though they had conquered Greece (128). Although their feats were impressive, their inability to last much longer than a century does not lend to them be defined as the most successful empire (129).
The Roman Empire was an indisputably powerful empire. It birthed many innovations in architecture and other technologies (117). But, this empire’s bullheaded determination to be the most powerful rulers in the world attracted those of a similar mind. Intense political rivalries is what eventually fell this mighty empire (139). While their goal to be the ultimate world power was somewhat achieved in their time, this empire lacked the ability to sustain themselves.
The Mauryan Indian Empire seemed to be accepting of many religions and practiced a relatively peaceful rule over people. In the excerpt from the Book of Edicts, people are encouraged to respect and listen to other people’s religious views (154). An empire actively accepting and encouraging religious diversity wasn’t often heard of for the time, so this was a major plus for the Mauryan Empire. However, this political ideology was said to have ended shortly after Ashoka’s death (142). While this empires peaceful nature was impressive, there were others empires with a more consistent political