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The Persian Empire Essential Questions: Questions you will answer later on: Who shaped the growth and organization of the Persian Empire? What were the most significant Persian achievements?
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Growth and Organization
Cyrus the Great Led a revolt and united the Persians Conquered and captured other regions Tolerance for other peoples customs If you had a different religion or custom, Persia accepted it as long as you paid taxes and didn’t start a rebellion. Why would Cyrus tolerate the customs of the people he conquered? How would this help his empire?
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Growth and Organization
Darius I Had to reorganize and strengthen empire Kept a permanent army of paid and trained soldiers to fight at a moment’s notice around the Empire. Why would Darius want an organized army? How could paying and training soldiers grow the army and the empire?
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Growth and Organization
Government Emperors and Kings The Emperor was all powerful Used governors (satraps) to help him rule the large Persian empire See the image to the right of all the parts of the empire, managed by different satraps who reported to the Emperor: Why would a king divide responsibility of his empire among governors? What is one way it would help the empire?
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Growth and Organization
Government Used officials called King’s Eyes and Ears to keep satraps loyal These were like spies who reported anyone suspicious Created coins and roads to increase trade and wealth How does having common currency (coins) help trade? How do roads help trade?
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Growth and Organization
Decline Weak emperors No order Rebellions Slow trade Invasions Which from the list do you think would damage an empire the most?
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Persian Achievements Zoroastrianism
A Religion shared by most Persian peoples Monotheism (only one God) World controlled by good and evil
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Persian Achievements Cultural blending (uniting Persian culture with foreign cultures) Roads Royal Road: first highway, linked major cities, used by messengers Why would the leaders of Persia encourage cultural blending? Why would a system of roads be important for an empire?
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Persian Achievements Art Architecture
Persepolis: ceremonial city, large halls, decorates walls and columns Why would an empire put so much work into the art and architecture? What can art and architecture tell about an empire?
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