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9/27 Focus: The Persians formed one of the largest and best governed empires in the ancient world and made great cultural achievements. Do Now: Why were the Phoenicians known as carriers of civilization? . The Persian Empire . Persian Empire. Cyrus the Great 559-529 BCE

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9/27 Focus:

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  1. 9/27 Focus: • The Persians formed one of the largest and best governed empires in the ancient world and made great cultural achievements. • Do Now: • Why were the Phoenicians known as carriers of civilization?

  2. The Persian Empire

  3. Persian Empire • Cyrus the Great • 559-529 BCE • Established the Persian Empire • Extended from N. Africa to India • Allowed people to keep their customs

  4. Persian Empire • Darius the Great • 522-486 BCE • Established large network of roads • The Royal Road • Created postal system • Used a single currency • Appointed governors to run sections of the empire • Called Satraps

  5. Persian Empire • Zoroastrianism • Based on the teachings of Zoroaster • Monotheistic Religion • Belief in one god • God was named AhuraMazada • Good actions and thoughts lead to immortality • Tolerant of other religions

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