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Persian Empire

Persian Empire. The Persians based their empire on tolerance and diplomacy. They relied on a strong military to back up their policies. Ancient Persia is where Iran is today. The Rise of Persia.

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Persian Empire

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  1. Persian Empire

  2. The Persians based their empire on tolerance and diplomacy. They relied on a strong military to back up their policies. Ancient Persia is where Iran is today. The Rise of Persia

  3. The Persians based their empire on tolerance and diplomacy. They relied on a strong military to back up their policies. Ancient Persia is where Iran is today. Military genius 550 BC – Conquered several neighboring kingdoms The Rise of Persia Cyrus the Great 580 – 529 B. C. E.

  4. The Persians based their empire on tolerance and diplomacy. They relied on a strong military to back up their policies. Ancient Persia is where Iran is today. Military genius 550 BC – Conquered several neighboring kingdoms A tolerant ruler  he allowed different cultures within his empire to keep their own institutions. The Rise of Persia Cyrus the Great 580 – 529 B. C. E.

  5. The Persians based their empire on tolerance and diplomacy. They relied on a strong military to back up their policies. Ancient Persia is where Iran is today. Military genius 550 BC – Conquered several neighboring kingdoms A tolerant ruler  he allowed different cultures within his empire to keep their own institutions. Controlled an empire spanning 2000 miles The Rise of Persia Cyrus the Great 580 – 529 B. C. E.

  6. Military genius 550 BC – Conquered several neighboring kingdoms A tolerant ruler  he allowed different cultures within his empire to keep their own institutions. Controlled an empire spanning 2000 miles Cyrus the Great 580 – 529 B. C. E.

  7. Primary Source • “This is the word of Cyrus king of Persia: The Lord, God of heaven has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, and he himself has charged me to build him a house at Jerusalem in Judah. To every man of his people now among you I say, God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem in Judah, and rebuild the house of the Lord God of Israel, the God whose city is Jerusalem.” • What type of ruler was Cyrus based on this quote? (write on left side and answer on right)

  8. Military genius 550 BC – Conquered several neighboring kingdoms A tolerant ruler  he allowed different cultures within his empire to keep their own institutions. Controlled an empire spanning 2000 miles. The Jews called him “the anointed of the Lord.” (In 537, he allowed over 40,000 to return to Palestine). Cyrus the Great 580 – 529 B. C. E.

  9. Controlled an empire spanning 2000 miles. The Jews called him “the anointed of the Lord.” (In 537, he allowed over 40,000 to return to Palestine). Member of the king’s body guard Overthrew the king in 522 BC Cyrus the Great 580 – 529 B. C. E. Darius (526 – 485 B. C. E.)

  10. Controlled an empire spanning 2000 miles. The Jews called him “the anointed of the Lord.” (In 537, he allowed over 40,000 to return to Palestine). Member of the king’s body guard Overthrew the king in 522 BC Took power and created a well-organized efficient government Brought peace and stability Cyrus the Great 580 – 529 B. C. E. Darius (526 – 485 B. C. E.)

  11. Controlled an empire spanning 2000 miles. The Jews called him “the anointed of the Lord.” (In 537, he allowed over 40,000 to return to Palestine). Member of the king’s body guard Overthrew the king in 522 BC Took power and created a well-organized efficient government Brought peace and stability Expanded the empire by 500 miles But could not conquer Greece Cyrus the Great 580 – 529 B. C. E. Darius (526 – 485 B. C. E.)

  12. Member of the king’s body guard Overthrew the king in 522 BC Took power and created a well-organized efficient government Brought peace and stability Expanded the empire by 500 miles But could not conquer Greece Built Persepolis. He extended the Persian Empire to the Indus River in northern India. Built a canal in Egypt. Darius (526 – 485 B. C. E.)

  13. Persian Empire, 500 BC

  14. Ancient Persepolis

  15. Persepolis

  16. The People of Persepolis

  17. Persian Archers & Soldiers

  18. Built Persepolis. He extended the Persian Empire to the Indus River in northern India. Built a canal in Egypt. 1,677 miles long and 111 relay stations. Darius (526 – 485 B. C. E.) The Royal Road

  19. Built Persepolis. He extended the Persian Empire to the Indus River in northern India. Built a canal in Egypt. 1,677 miles long and 111 relay stations. Relay stations had rest areas and fresh horses. The entire royal road could be traveled in a week by a horsemen Caravans took about a month Darius (526 – 485 B. C. E.) The Royal Road

  20. Persian “Royal Road”

  21. How would the royal road enable a ruler to maintain power in the empire?

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