Under Cyrus the Great, the Persians allowed the peoples they conquered to continue their lives and cultures. They could keep their customs and religion as long as they paid their taxes and obeyed the Persian rulers. This was different from how earlier conquerors such as the Assyrians had ruled.
Answer: Because the emperor allowed them to practice their religion
Explanation:
The emperor thought that if they were allowed to continue their practice it would keep them from rebelling or keep them under control.
