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Building the Persian Empire

Explore the rise of the Persian Empire, from Cyrus the Great to Darius, their tactics, and the significance of the Royal Road for expansion and governance. Unfold the story of how Persians built and kept their monumental empire.

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Building the Persian Empire

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  1. 11 October 2013 • PLACE A NOTE FROM YOUR VENN DIAGRAM ON THE BOARD. • PREPARE TO TAKE ADDITIONAL NOTES ON THE PERSIAN EMPIRE! Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  2. How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  3. The Rise of Persia • 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. Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  4. The Extent of the Persian Empire Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  5. Cyrus the Great Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  6. Cyrus’ Empire • 550 BC – Conquered several neighboring kingdoms • Military genius • Controlled an empire spanning 2000 miles • Kindness toward conquered people • Honored local customs and religions • 538 BC - Allowed the Jews to return to their homeland, Jerusalem • Considered by the Jews to be one of God’s anointed ones Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  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? Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  8. Cambyses • Son of Cyrus • Did not follow his father’s wise example • He tried to destroy Egyptian culture after he conquered it. • Died after 8 years of rule • Many rebellions in the empire Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  9. Darius Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  10. Darius • 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 Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  11. Persian Empire, 500 BC 1. List the parts of the empire that were expanded by Cambyses. Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  12. The Royal Road • 1,677 miles long • 111 relay stations • Other smaller roads branched off the royal road • 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 Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  13. How would the royal road enable a ruler to maintain power in the empire? Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  14. PICK UP A SHEET OF COLORED PAPER!FOLD IT LENGTH WISEFOLD IT INTO 4 SEGMENTS Greek Political Leaders Greek Philosophers SOCRATES PLATO ARISTOLTLE • SOLON • CLEITHENES • PERICLES Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

  15. Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

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