History Home work

Discuss the rise of the Persian Empire. How was it different from previous major empires in the Middle East? How did it gain so much power? What problems did it face?Your response should be at least 300 words in length.

Compare and contrast the military and political structure of the Hittites and the Assyrians. What were the strengths and weaknesses of each? What caused their collapse? Your response should be at least 300 words in length.