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The Persian Empire

Explore the remarkable history of the Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great (560-530 BCE), who promoted toleration and allowed conquered peoples to maintain their gods and cultures. The empire expanded significantly under Darius (549-485 BCE), who established provinces ruled by satraps and built the Royal Road. The Persian Wars, marked by key battles such as Marathon and Thermopylae, showcased the conflict with Greece, culminating in both Persian victories and Greek triumphs. Join us on a journey through ancient power dynamics, governance, and military strategy.

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The Persian Empire

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  1. The Persian Empire

  2. Cyrus the Great560 -530 BCE • Empire founder • Toleration • Local leaders kept power • Conquered ppls kept gods and culture • Did not destroy homes • Collected tribute

  3. Darius549-485 BCE • Expanded the empire • Provinces • Satraps – province govs. • Royal Road • Hammurabi’s Laws • Minted coins, weights and measures standardized

  4. Persian Wars • 490BCE – Darius invades Greece • Battle of Marathon – Greek victory • Why invade? • 480 Xerxes I invades Greece • Battle of Thermopylae – Persian victory • Battle of Salamis – Greek victory

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