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Darius the Great

Darius the Great. The third king of Persia. . Darius. He ruled Persia at its peak. Childhood . Darius was the eldest of five sons. Before he became king he served as a spearman in an Egyptian campaign. Family . Darius’s father was Hystaspes and grandfather to Arsames.

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Darius the Great

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  1. Darius the Great The third king of Persia.

  2. Darius He ruled Persia at its peak

  3. Childhood Darius was the eldest of five sons. Before he became king he served as a spearman in an Egyptian campaign.

  4. Family • Darius’s father was Hystaspes and grandfather to Arsames. • Darius was distantly related to Achaemenes who was royalty. • This justifies his ability to be king.

  5. Rise to the Throne The ruler of Persia Cambyses was assassinated during a riot . Darius was chosen as the new king.

  6. Darics • Darics were a new unit of cash he brought to the world that was excepted internationally. • Darics were made of gold and silver. • The gold ones could only be mint by the king. • The silver could only be mint by other important people such as generals.

  7. Europe • He was best known for his expedition in Europe. • After conquering areas around Greece, people in Athens were beginning to like Persia. Darius accepted them in . • Eventually the people in Athens and Sparta became anti-Persian

  8. Europe continued • Athens exiled all pro-Persians. • Darius of course did not like this. • He sent an army commanded by his son in law to Athens and Sparta • This was known as the battle of marathon.

  9. Death • After the defeat at marathon Darius began to plan another invasion. • This one, he would command it himself. • Unfortunately he died before he could.

  10. The End

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