People
Who was our UVa Student Teacher this Fall(spelled Correctly)
Mr. Sam Diemer
regions of the Persian Empire
provinces
When did the Persian Empire lose most of its power?
350 B.C.
used force to take control of a place or group of people
conquered
A new religion in Greece that believed in only two gods and an afterlife
Zoroastrianism
Who built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Nubuchadnezzar
The Persian Empire started in what modern-day country?
Iran
The Greeks won the Battle of Marathon despite what problem?
They were outnumbered.
a fight or struggle against a ruler or government
revolt
Why was the Royal Road built?
It took too long to get messages across the empire
What did Zoroaster tell people about the Gods?
There were only two gods - Ahura Mazda and Ahriman
In what 3 regions was a daric used?
Southwest Asia, Egypt and Europe
What did Xerxes send to Greece in the last Persian War?
A huge army and navy
a tax paid to a ruler or ruling government
tribute
Why did Darius divide the Persian Empire into provinces?
It was too large to control, so Darius put nobles in charge of the provinces.
Who became king after Cyrus the Great?
Darius I
What were the two bodies of water on each side of the Royal Road?
Aegean Sea and the Persian Gulf
What is the legend of the Battle of Marathon?
A man ran 26 miles to Athens to deliver the news of Greek victory
an act of allowing others to follow their beliefs or customs
tolerance
Who used the horses on the Royal Road and how long would it take them to get a message across the Persian Empire
Messengers of the King
One Week
How did Cyrus the Great practice tolerance?
He didn't harm the people he conquered. He allowed them to keep their customs and religion. He allowed the jews to go back to their homes
How large was the Persian Empire?
Stretched from Egypt to India
How did the Persian Wars start?
Greek city-states refused to pay tribute to King Darius
A gold coin of the Persian Empire used to create a money system
daric
Who were "The Eyes and Ears of the King"?
They were spies for Darius