Persian Empire

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Persian Empire
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Rise of Persia

• Tolerance
• Diplomacy
• Strong Military
• Modern day Iran
• Copper, lead, gold, silver, lapis lazuli

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Cyrus

• 550 BC ? conquering neighbors
• Kind to conquered
• No looting or burning
• Honor local customs
• Allowed Jews to return home

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Cambyses

• Conquered Egypt
• Scorned Egyptian religion
• Died ? Many Rebellions

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Darius

• 3 yrs of revolts
• Led armies to Afg and India
• Spread 2500 miles
• Unable to conquer Greece

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Darius Govt

• 20 Provinces
• Satraps governor
• Military leader
• Tax collector
• Kings Eyes and Ears

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Royal Road

• 1,677 miles
• 111 relay stations
• Coins with standard value