Question

How did Cyrus the Great keep subjects loyal in the Persian Empire?

A.
He was fair to conquered people and allowed them to keep their customs.
B.
He created the Immortals to oversee provinces in the empire.
C.
He allowed for direct democracy and voting rights for all men in his kingdom.
D.
He forced disloyal subjects into slavery in Babylon.
E.
He promoted a single religion as a way to unite the diverse groups in the empire.

Answer 1

I believe the correct answer would be A. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer:

A. He was fair to conquered people and allowed them to keep their customs.

Explanation:

From century VIII a. C., the feared peoples (Aryan of Central Asia) built a great kingdom, by means of a agile, organized and strong army. In this way, the Medes subjected various peoples of the Iranian plateau, including the Persians.

The Persian submission lasted until 550 BC, when the Persian prince Cyrus the Great (590-529 bc) led a revolt against the Medes. Cyrus, coming out victorious from the battle, went on to lead the Persians and control all the peoples of the Iranian plateau, forming then the Persian Empire.   The new sovereign, Cyrus, initiated a territorial expansion policy with the aim of forming a great empire, as he wanted to obtain wealth and solve the problems caused by the population increase.

The Cyrus government always treated the dominated peoples well, enabling them freedom of action, employment and religion, but Cyrus obliged them to serve the Persian army and pay taxes. In this way he strengthened his army and collected tributes for the maintenance of his soldiers. One of the great characteristics of Emperor Cyrus and the Persians was the strength they had as warriors.