Review last night’s reading I will take questions before our reading quiz
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Imperialism and Empire Building How? Centralized rule, uniformity Hegemony vs. Dominance Potential problems with maintenance of an empire?
Ancient Empires
Sargon I Established first empire (Akkadian Empire)
Sargon I Established first empire (Akkadian Empire) Empire lasts for 140-150 years
Biggest problem with maintaining an empire in Mesopotamia? Invaders Why? Historical problem with the invaders?
The Hittites Indo-Europeans Settled in Anatolia
Hittites Technological Advantage? 2 Wheeled Chariot Iron Working
The Hittites Adopted cultural traits of others
Hittite Empire Collapses Around 1200 BCE
The Assyrians (c. 1350-900 BCE) Fearsome Military
The Assyrians (c. 1350-900 BCE) Fearsome Military Used terror tactics against enemies
The Assyrians (c. 1350-900 BCE) Fearsome Military Used terror tactics against enemies
The Assyrians (c. 1350-900 BCE) Fearsome Military Used terror tactics against enemies
The Assyrians (c. 1350-900 BCE) Fearsome Military Used terror tactics against enemies Trade flourished Stability (system of local governments) Road system Uniform laws Near absolute monarchy
The Phoenicians Best known for…?
The Phoenicians Best known for…? Why trade?
The Phoenicians Best known for…? Why trade? Developed a new alphabet
Balance of Power Potential problems when the balance of power is disrupted?
Persian Empire Persians under Cyrus the Great 559 BCE Expansion of Territory
Persian Empire Under Cyrus the Great
Persian Empire Persians under Cyrus the Great 559 BCE Expansion of Territory Allowed the conquered people to maintain local customs Compare that with the Assyrians Probable impact of this tolerance?
Supposed Tomb of Cyrus the Great
Persian Empire Persians under Cyrus the Great 559 BCE Expansion of Territory Allowed the conquered people to maintain local customs Compare that with the Assyrians Probable impact of this tolerance? Problems after his death? Cambyses II Revolts in Egypt and Ionia (Greeks) Mental issues?
Persia Under Darius I (r. 522-486 BCE) Establishes a permanent army Advantages to this? Disadvantages? Enhances the image, importance and as a result, power of the king Satrap – royal governor (local power, must obey the king) Money system
Advantages to this Money System?
Persia Under Darius I (r. 522-486 BCE) Establishes a permanent army Enhances the image, importance and as a result, power of the king Satrap – royal governor (local power, must obey the king) Money system State sponsored trade
Persian Road System Why necessary for Persia?
Zoroastrianism Ahura Mazda (Creator) Dualism – good vs. evil (Ahriman) Humans have free will Good thoughts, good words, good deeds