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8 Cards in this Set
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What was the background of the Persians?
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Origin-Central Asia
Location- Asia Minor and modern day Iran |
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Who was the first ruler of the Persians?
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Cyrus II
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What was Cyrus II know for?
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He captured many cities and empires through his military.
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Who was Cambyses II?
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Son of Cyrus II and 2nd ruler of Persia. Was a tyrant and a madman. People of Persia disliked him. Captured Egypt.
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What did Xerxes do?
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He invaded Greece and failed which lead to the fall of the Persian empire.
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What is Zoroastrianism?
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A religion that was created by a man named Zarathustrah.
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What are the beliefs of Zoroastrianism?
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Ahura Mazda was the good God and Ahriman was the evil spirit who was defeated by Ahura in the end.
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What were some of the Persian's achievments?
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Cultural Unity throughout their kingdom. High quality roads and arts and architecture.
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