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1 The Persian Empire Cornell Notes Setup

2 Began in present-day Iran
Nomadic tribes of cattle herders united by Cyrus the Great in 550bc Stretched over 3000 miles – took over Mesopotamia, Syria, Judah, and the Greek city-states in Anatolia Persia

3 They treated conquered people fair – allowed them to keep their own language, religion, and laws
Royal Road: ran over 1500 miles from Persia to Anatolia Travelers could get resources at roadside stations A 3 month journey now takes 7 days – connected the empire Creating an Empire

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5 The Persian Government
Persian Army: Well-organized and loyal; unbeatable Used Cavalry and The Immortals (10,000 soldiers chosen for bravery and skill) Divided the empire into 20 provinces Made it easier to collect taxes and enforce laws Began to look west toward Europe The Persian Government

6 How did the Persians rule a vast empire?
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