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The Ancient Middle East

Explore the fascinating history of the Ancient Middle East, encompassing key civilizations like the Assyrians and Babylonians. Discover the contributions of Cyrus the Great, known for his tolerance and allowing diverse cultures to thrive, and Darius the Great, who expanded the Persian Empire and established vital infrastructure such as the Royal Road and a postal system. Delve into Zoroastrianism's teachings, highlighting the battle between good and evil, and learn about the eventual decline of these powerful empires due to internal strife and external conquests, including Alexander the Great's rise.

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The Ancient Middle East

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  1. The Ancient Middle East Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Chappaqua, NY

  2. Early People • Assyrians – • Libraries • Great Roads • Strong Armies (Iron, chariots) • Babylonians

  3. Cyrus the Great • A tolerant ruler  allowed different cultures to keep their own institutions. • The Greeks called him a “Law-Giver.” • The Jews called him “the anointed of the Lord.” (In 537, he allowed over 40,000 to return to Palestine). 580 – 529 B. C. E.

  4. Darius the Great(526 – 485 B. C. E.) • Built Persepolis. • He extended the Persian Empire to the Indus River in northern India. (2 mil. s.q. mi.) • Built a canal in Egypt.

  5. Darius the Great(526 – 485 B. C. E.) • Established a tax-collecting system • Replaced the Tribute system. • Divided the empire into districts called SATRAPIES. • Built the great Royal Road system. • Established a complex postal system. • Created a network of spies called “the King’s eyes and ears.”

  6. Darius the Great(526 – 485 B. C. E.) • Created a Standing Army • Includes 10.000 “Immortals” • Tried to take Greece, but lost at the Battle of Marathon • His Son, Xerxes, will also fail • Beats the Spartan 300, but Loses to the Athenian Navy

  7. Ancient Persepolis

  8. Persepolis

  9. The People of Persepolis

  10. Persian “Royal Road”

  11. Persian Archers & Soldiers

  12. Fall of Persia • Rulers become greedy • Living in luxury • High taxes create popular resentement • Internal fights for power weaken kingdom • 1 king had 115 sons, all trying to take throne • Xerxes II only lasted 45 days • Alexander the Great conquers in 330’s B.C.

  13. Zarathustra [Zoroaster], 6c BCE:Good Thoughts, Good Deed, Good Words “Tree of Life”

  14. Extent of Zoroastrianism

  15. Dualistic Battle of Good vs. Evil Ahura Mazda“Holy Spirit” Ahriman“Destructive Spirit”

  16. Zend-Avesta(The “Book of Law”) The “Sacred Fire”  the force to fight evil.

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