Review PowerPoint By yasmine, melanie, and mellissa Cyrus – king that created the great empire. • He was tolerant of other religions. • Allowed a certain amount of independence. • Kept tight rules over his soldiers. Darius – king of Persia who wasn’t related to the family. • Had backing of ten thousand immortal army. • Split empire into 20 sections (used satraps). • Built the Royal Road. Cambyses – son of Cyrus, eventual king of Persia. • Known for conquering Persia in different ways than his father. • Does not practice religious tolerance. Xerxes – famous from ‘300’ movie • Fought against Greeks in Persian wars. • Zoroastrianism- focused religiously on the idea of two armies • Imperial bureaucracy – dividing an empire into provinces with local leaders. • Satraps – governors of a province. 3 gods- Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma Hinduism - founded by Aryan people. • Holy books – Vedas & Upanishads Moksha – reaching enlightenment. Buddhism – founded by Siddhartha Gautama • Holy book – Jatakas Reaching enlightenment in nirvana. Gupta empire- ancient Indian empire, marked by many inventions and descoveries. • math, numbers, etc. system Asoka – emperor of the Maurya dynasty, spreader of Buddhism Confucianism – found by Confucius. • Nature of man is good. • • 5 key relationships : father to son, elder brother to younger, husband to wife, ruler to subject, friend to friend. Respect for elders/parents Legalism – founded Hanpeizi and LiSi. • • Nature of man is evil. No writings, burned books Daoism – founded by Laozi • • Seek harmony with nature. Believed government should play a role. Qin Shi Huangdi – started the great wall of chin Silk road – made for trading Han dynasty – when Lui bang and Wudi rule Achievements: • civil service workers • Pass a Confucianism test • Invented paper • Created/traded silk