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The Persian Empire Mr. Mable 2012

Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Who were the important leaders? What were their contributions to history?

The Rise of Persia The Persians based their empire on tolerance and diplomacy. They relied on a strong military to back up their policies. Ancient Persia is where Iran is today.

Persia is in Modern Day Iran

The Extent of the Persian Empire

Cyrus the Great

Cyrus’s Empire 550 BC – Conquered several neighboring kingdoms Military genius Controlled an empire spanning 2000 miles Kindness toward conquered people Honored local customs and religions 538 BC - Allowed the Jews to return to their homeland, Jerusalem Considered by the Jews to be one of God’s anointed ones

Tolerance !!! Cyrus use the idea of tolerance to keep the peace and to seem like a liberator. He allowed people to keep their local customs and religions. He showed kindness toward conquered peoples

Zoroastrianism Persian Religion Monotheism Good went to Heaven Bad went to Hell

How did Cyrus and Darius keep control of such a vast empire? Broke Empire down into provinces Royal Governors = Satraps They were loyal to the Emperor and did his bidding.

Satraps

Royal Spies They spied on the citizens and on the governors to make sure they were not going to steal or revolt.

The Royal Road 1,677 miles long with 111 relay stations Other smaller roads branched off the royal road Relay stations had rest areas and fresh horses. The entire royal road could be traveled in a week by a horsemen Caravans took about a month

How would the royal road enable a ruler to maintain power in the empire?

Darius

Darius the Great Member of the king’s body guard Overthrew the king in 522 BC Took power and created a well-organized efficient government Brought peace and stability Expanded the empire by 500 miles But could not conquer Greece