Question

Think about Cyrus and Darius as leaders. Now, imagine that you are the leader of a vast empire in ancient times. Would you look to Cyrus and Darius as role models for your reign? Why or why not? Write one or two paragraphs to explain your answer.

Answer 1

I think that Cyrus and Darius would be great role models as leaders of vast empires in ancient times. Leading such a large empire was no small task, but these leaders were able to hold the empire together. They worked to have a strong army, and they created an empire based on fairness and tolerance. They made their subjects loyal to them.

Darius was also great at organizing the empire. He divided the empire into 20 provinces, with leaders for each one. The satraps helped him control each province, but he still maintained power over the satraps. This system would be a great way to hold the empire together while keeping track of each province.

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Answer 2

Cyrus was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire and under his government, the Empire expanded vastly and conquered most of Western and Central Asia.

Cyrus the Great created the largest empire the world had ever seen. He reigned between 559 to 530 BC and was succeeded by Cambyses II.

Darius was an emperor of the Achaemenid Empire of Persia. He came into power after overthrowing the monarch Bardiya.

His reign was met with endless rebellions which he always quelled.

He organized the empire by dividing it into provinces and put straps in charge over each province.

His reign brought about progress in Persian empire as he built road networks and introduced standard weights and measures.

He helped centralize the empire and unify it.

Would I look to Cyrus and Darius as role models as a leader of a vast empire in ancient times?

Yes, I would.

They were both great men of their time, Cyrus was a military genius and commander, Darius was great at administration by organising the empire and placing governors on each province, while making large roads for easier movement.