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Ancient Greece and Persia
Holt - World History Chapter 9
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History
7th Grade
11/22/2009

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Cyrus the Great
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  • 550 bc -- revolted against Medes, marked beginning of Persian Empire
  • Conquered much of Southwest Asia, Mesopotamia
  • Allowed conquered lands keep their own customs, didn't mistreat them
  • Died 539 BC

 

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Calvary
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A unit of soldiers who ride horses
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Immortals

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  • 10,000 Persian Soldiers chosen for their bravery and skill.

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Strategy
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  • A plan for fighting a battle or war.

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Cambyses
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  • Cyrus's son
  • Expanded Persian Empire (Egypt)
  • Died in rebellion

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Darius I
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  • Young prince claimed the throne
  • Restored order
  • Organized empire into 20 provinces
  • Built admired road system.

 

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Satraps
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  • Governors who ruled Persian provinces
  • Collected Taxes
  • Served as Judges

 

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Persepolis
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  • Capital of Persia during Darius Rule

 

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Zoroastrianism
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  • New religion
  • Taught two forces (good and evil)

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Battle of Marathon
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  • Darius invaded Greece near Athens in Marathon.
  • Series of wars called the Persian Wars
  • Greece won, better weapons and clever leaders

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