1. Persia Pg

2. I. Persia Becomes an Empire
A. Power rising in the east
B. Cyrus II (Cyrus the Great)
1. Won independence from Medes
2. Began Persian Empire

4. C. Conquered some Greek cities & many lands to the East
D. Let the people he conquered keep their own customs
E. Few people rebelled

5. F. Persian Army
1. Strong, organized and loyal
2. “immortals” – 10,000 special soldiers 3. chosen for bravery and skill
4. Cavalry

6. II. Persian Empire Grows Stronger
A. Empire expand,
B. Rebellion
C. Darius I restores order in Persia, improves society & expands empire
1. Organizes empire
2. Governors (satraps) collect taxes, judge & put down rebellions

7. 3. Built roads to improve travel
4. Built Persepolis as capital
5. Began Zoroastrianism religion