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History 2: Persian Empire
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What group of people were the FIRST RULERS of the Persian Empire?
The MEDES were the first rulers.
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Who is in charge in a MONARCHY style GOVERNMENT?
The KING or EMPEROR is in charge.
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Why is the green region called the "FERTILE CRESCENT"?
It's fertile: CROPS GROW there. It's SHAPED LIKE a crescent moon.
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What was King CYRUS known for?
He was known for being KIND, GENEROUS, MERCIFUL, and a CONQUEROR.
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What empire did Cyrus CONQUER after the Medes?
He conquered LYDIA.
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Who DEFEATED the Medes?
King CYRUS the Great.
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What does MESOPOTAMIA mean?
It means: "the LAND between TWO RIVERS".
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How are decisions made in a DEMOCRACY style GOVERNMENT?
EVERYONE gets a VOTE in a democracy.
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Who was the next great king AFTER Cyrus?
The next great king was DARIUS the GREAT. (or Darius I)
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Why did the Lydian horses RUN AWAY from the Persians?
The Persians had CAMELS, which were SMELLY and LOUD. The horses thought they were SCARY!
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What is DARIUS I known for?
He was a great GOVERNOR and BUILDER. He built the ROYAL ROAD.
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Name ONE of the two capital cities at the ends of the ROYAL ROAD.
SARDIS (the summer capital), or SUSA (the winter capital).
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