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Persian Empire
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The capture of which capital was a major turning point for the Persian Empire? | Sardis. Lydia was the first area to use standardized coins which increased Cyrus' trade and his empire. So, taking the capital gave him the control over the coins. |
| What are some benefits of the Persian Royal Road? | It had many ports to different civilizations. These links made trade and communication MUCH easier and also expanded the Empire's economy. |
| What caused the fall of the Achaemenid Empire? | Xerxes (Darius' successor, 486-465 B.C.E.) was harsher on the people and denied their rebellion, causing wars. Alexander of Macedon invaded Persia with his army and burned down Persepolis, and declared himself the next successor (334 B.C.E) |