18 Questions
Who took over Babylon in 560 BC and started the Persian Empire?
Cyrus the Great
Which empire became an example for other empires and was ruled by Cyrus the Great and later Darius the Great?
The Achaemenid Empire
How did Cyrus the Great conquer Babylon?
Using propaganda
What achievements is Cyrus the Great well recognized for?
Human rights, politics, and military strategy
Who made Aramaic the official language in the Persian Empire and organized a new uniform monetary system?
Darius the Great
During whose reign was the Persian Empire centralized and unified?
Darius the Great
What is the main feature of the Palace of Xerxes in Persepolis?
APADANA (Royal Central Hall/ Hall of Hundred Columns)
Which Persian ruler built the Palace of Darius the Great in Persepolis?
Darius the Great
What was depicted on a wall in the Palace of Darius?
Darius’ army
Who designed the Entrance hall of the Propylea (Gateway of Xerxes) in Persepolis?
Xerxes
What adorned the pillars in the Darius Hall in the Palace of Darius the Great?
Gold, Silver & Tapestry
In what period of architecture was the Palace of Xerxes & Apartments built?
Persia Ancient Near – East architecture
Which city was the center of the world's first empire, known as the Akkadian empire under King Sargon?
Uruk
Who rebuilt the city of Nimrud, making it the capital of Assyria in the 13th century?
King Ashurnasirphal II
Which king made Nineveh the greatest city of Assyria during his reign?
King Senacherib
What was the first and largest city in the world during the Babylonian Empire, with a population of approximately 80,000 people?
Persepolis
Which king built the capital of the Persian Empire, Persepolis?
Cyrus the Great
What were some of the inventions credited to the Ancient Near East, such as the wheel, domestication of animals, agriculture, common tools, sailboat, and irrigation?
Wheel, domestication of animals, agriculture, common tools, sailboat, irrigation
Study Notes
Persian Empire
- Also known as the Achaemenid Empire
- Became an example for other empires
- Ruled by Cyrus the Great and later on by Darius the Great
Cyrus the Great
- Took over Babylon in 560 BC, marking the start of the Persian Empire
- Freed the Jews who were exiled in Babylon
- Recognized for his achievements in human rights, politics, and military strategy
- Conquered Babylon using propaganda, turning the Babylonian people against their king instead of using warfare
Darius the Great
- Ruled the Persian Empire after Cyrus the Great
- Made Aramaic the official language in his empire
- Organized a new uniform monetary system
- Centralized and unified the empire during his reign
Architecture of Persepolis
Propylea (Gateway of Xerxes)
- Entrance hall designed by Xerxes
Palace of Darius the Great (521 BC)
- Designed with a water and drainage system
- Featured a hall adorned with gold, silver, and tapestry (Darius Hall or Apadana)
- Pillars were decorated with gold, silver, and tapestry
- Featured a wall depicting Darius' army
Palace of Xerxes and Apartments
- Main feature: Apadana (Royal Central Hall or Hall of Hundred Columns)
Ancient Near East
- Key geographical locations: Mesopotamia, Ur, Uruk, Akkad, Assur, Babylon, Nimrud, Nineveh, and Persepolis
- Noted as the home of the greatest "FIRSTS" and "INVENTIONS" in history
- Created the first columns, arches, and roofed structures
- Considered the seat of learning, valuing intellect and education
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