Bellringer: 10/28 and 10/29
- Take out your notes on Classical India and
China. Review them on your own or with a
partner for the first 5 minutes of class.
table of contents Update:
- Page #41: Classical India and China Wrap-Up
Assessment
- Page #42: Notes: Persian Empire
Agenda: 10/28 and 10/29
- 1. Bellringer: Classical India/China Wrapup
- 2. Quiz Replacement/Test Return
- 3. Notes: Persian Empire
- 4. Crash Course Video
- 5. Greece Unit Intro
Homework: 10/28 and 10/29
- Read/notes on Ch. 5, Section 1
- Bring your textbook next class if possible.
Persian Empire
Ms. Allen
2015-16
Pre-AP WH
Geography:
- Read/notes on Ch. 5, Section 1
Geography: Persia
- Stretched over 7.5 million KM at its peak
- Includes: Modern-day Iran/Iraq, Asia Minor
(Turkey), parts of North Africa, SE Europe
(Balkans)
- Near major bodies of water
- Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Tigris & Euphrates
Rivers, Persian Gulf
- Large territory - need roads for unification
REligion: Persia
- Religion: ZOROASTRIANISM
- Technically, the 1st monotheistic religion in
history (not one of the 5 major world religions)
- Based on teachings of Zoroaster, the founder and
prophet of Zoroastrianism
- Holy text: Avesta
- Belief: Only one true god (Ahura Mazda); balance of
light vs. dark/good vs. evil in the world
Achievements/Advancements: Persia
- Various art styles due to size of state
- IRON, IRON, IRON (as well as other metals)
- Why does it make sense that iron and precious
metals are part of the Persian
culture/innovation?
- Many languages spoken
- Royal Road was constructed
Only took 7 days to travel from end-to-end on the Royal Road
Political/government: Persia
- Bureaucratic system in place in Persia
- Empire divided into satraps (regions) ruled by a
leader called a satrap, appointed by the emperor
- Each strap had to help build roads to increase
communication in large empire
- Generally tolerant rulers due to diverse population
- Expansionist tendencies = conflict with Greece
Cyrus (the Great)
- Founder of the Persian Empire
- Conquered many lands
- Easy b/c people wanted to join the
Persian Empire
- Called Cyrus the Great b/c
people loved him (tolerant)
- Known for his tolerance of
other religions and cultures
- Allowed the Hebrews to return
Cambyses (the Not-So-Great)
- Cyrus’ son
- Terrible emperor
- Evil, intolerant, violent
- Dynasty falls after his rule
Darius (The Pretty Good)
- Victor of a “mini-civil
war” after Cambyses’ death
- Claims throne of Persia
- Carries on the traditions
of Cyrus the Great
- Not as great as Cyrus, but
still a good and tolerant
ruler
- Expands Persia to its
largest extent
Economics/economy: Persia
- Money economy, not barter economy
- Darius creates silver/gold coin system
- Trade involved in economy
- Traded with India, SW Asia, Greece, Egypt
through extensive trade routes
- Trade along the Royal Road
Social: Persia
- Slavery = forbidden
- Definite social stratification
- There were defined social classes in Persia:
- 1. King/royals
- 2. Zoroastrian priests
- 3. Merchants
Crash Course Video