The Persian Empire from Cyrus to Darius III
A study of the expansion and administration of the Achaemenid Empire. Students explore the role of the Great King and the satrapy system.
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A study of the expansion and administration of the Achaemenid Empire. Students explore the role of the Great King and the satrapy system.
Key Questions
- How did Cyrus the Great establish the Persian Empire?
- What were the main features of Persian imperial administration?
- Why did the Achaemenid Empire eventually fall?
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5E Model
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