The Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Persians

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The Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Persians
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Characteristics of the Assyrians

• They had a powerful military
• they conquered most of Mesopotamia and the coast
  of the Mediterranean
• ruled by terror and violence

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The Chaldeans

• After the Assyrians
• 587 B.C. the Chaldean King, Nebuchadnezzar
  conquered and destroyed the kingdom of Judah
  (including the city of Jeruselem)
• He forced all of the Hebrews to migrate to
  Babylon
• Known as the Babylonian Captivity

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The Persians

• After the Chaldeans
• located in modern day Iran
• more tolerant of local customs of conquered areas
• controlled a vast area

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Persian Rulers

• Cyrus II In 550 B.C. he proclaimed himself king
  of the Persians
• He started expanding their empire
• Darius I He improved the road system by
  building the Royal Road
• he made improvements in the administrative system