Vocabulary Terms
type of government where a single person, usually a king or queen, holds supreme authority and power.
Monarchy
What is an empire?
large political entity that exercises control over multiple territories, people, and cultures
Who was the founder of the Persian Empire?
Cyrus the Great
What were the challenges and dynamics of governance in the Classical Era?
Maintaining control over human subjects compared to the more compliant nature of animal herds
Why did some Persians criticize Darius I, referring to him as a "huckster," and what actions or policies might have led to this perception
What are utensils?
tools typically used for cooking or eating, such as knives, forks, spoons, and other kitchen tools.
What 3 things make up a successful empire?
Effective leadership, military strength, and political stability
What two kingdoms did Cyrus bring together after Cyrus the Great conquered the Median kingdom?
Persian and Median Kingdom
What analogy did Xenophon make about animals and man?
Xenophon uses the analogy of herding animals to illustrate the challenges of governing humans.
Region played a crucial role in the development of writing systems, legal codes, and...
Advance Technologies
What does the word compelled mean?
Means to force or strongly persuade someone to do something, making them feel they have no clue but to comply
What is the name of the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire?
Mansa Musa
After the first communities in ancient Persia domesticated animals, as a result, what kind of crops did they plant?
wheat and barely
Based on the source, who had a failed attempt to claim the Persian throne from his brother
Xenophon
How did Cyrus manage to rule over a vast empire, considering the diversity of languages and cultures among the nations he conquered?
Instilling fear, inspiring loyalty, and fostering a desire among the conquered nations to please him,
What are cowherds?
is someone who takes care of and manages a herd of cows, guiding them to graze and ensuring their well-being.
True or False: Empires were governed by the new government which included a tax collecting system, allowing locals to keep their customs and religion, and had its system of roads.
False
What was the transformation in the lifestyle of nomads as a result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Settled agricultural communities
How might understanding a leader’s background help us comprehend what it meant to be an empire in the Classical Era?
Understanding one's talents, and education, would shed light on the qualities and education that were valued in leaders of empires during the Classical Era
Based on the passage, what might be the potential implications of keeping measures against evil-doers secret?
Concerns about transparency and accountability
True or False: A republic is a government where a single person, often a king or queen, holds all the power and usually inherits the position.
False
How are empires formed?
Conquest, colonization, or alliance often involves exploiting resources and people in conquered territories.
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Around _______ Darius I took over the Persian empire and helped the empire grow more.
520 BC
At what approximate time, around 2.5 million years ago, does the Paleolithic era begin?
10,000 BCE
How did Cyrus, the Persian, go from leading a small group of Persians to becoming a ruler of numerous nations in Asia?
Gaining full consent of the Medes, Hyrcanians, and other people.