Cyrus The Great Research Paper

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Relatively close in proximity, the multiplicity of natural resources, a code of ethics and innovative development bestows the way societies critically think while evolving, growing and prospering. Natural resources, such as the gift of water, mandate how civilians structure their societies strategically. As empires/dynasties ripened in ancient civilization, religious/educational practices inspired a code of ethics and lifestyle, then, and continue to do the same today. An emerging deviceful commerce penetrates various regions transpiring economic growth. Parallel scrutinizing prominent ancient civilizations, implements a keen awareness of how the human species evolves historically, presently and envisioning futuristically. The vitality …show more content…

A substantive exemplification is King Cyrus the Great, “Cyrus the Great (ca.600 – 530 BCE) was a towering figure in the history of mankind. As the "father of the Iranian nation", he was the first world leader to be referred to as “The Great”. Cyrus founded the first world empire – and the second Iranian dynastic empire (the Achaemenids) – after defeating the Median dynasty and uniting the Medes with the other major Iranian tribe, the Persians.” A proverbial artifact, Cyrus’ Cylinder, emerged the postal system. Alongside multitudes of “local” ideas, such as items to be traded and a currency conformity, the ever so mainstream Silk Road consummated. This consummation permitted growth and aspired communal alliances, “The diplomatic relations between Tang and Japan included exchange of culture, politics, education and language. During this period, Japan had just established the feudal system and admired Tang's prosperity.” Not only did this transpire in the course of ancient …show more content…

In October 2013, Chinese leader Xi Jinping unveiled a 21st century version of the ancient route known as the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.
The goal being, to tie Chinese companies and, ultimately, its economy to the international market via countries all along the route – from Central Asia to Europe. China plans to do this through massive infrastructure projects throughout Central and Southeastern Asia, along with Eastern Europe. In effect, this new Sild Road is at the core of China’s blueprint for its financial diplomatic strategy.” Although ancient civilization is seemingly so far away,
“William McNeill, founder of the study of world history, said: “Studying alien religious beliefs, strange customs, diverse family patters and vanished social structures shows how differently various human groups have tried to cope with the world around them. Broadening our humanity and extending our sensibilities by recognizing sameness and difference throughout the recorded past is therefore an important reason for studying history, and especially the history of people far away and long ago. For we can only know ourselves by knowing how we resemble and how we differ from others. Acquaintance with the human past is the only way to such self-knowledge.” -Christopher William

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