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APWH Chapter 7

AP World History Chapter 7 study utensils

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The Parthians Iranian ruling dynasty, established themselves as "lords of a powerful empire," retained many of the customs and traditions of the nomadic people. Also, had no centralized government, enemies with the Seleucids.
The Sasanid Empire Iranian empire, capital in Ctesiphon, Mesopotamia, religion practiced was Zoroastrianism, and was overthrown by Islamic Arab armies. Also, claimed to be decendents of the Achemenids.
Steppes treeless plains which usually have little rain and are covered with coarse grass
Cyrus King of Persia, Reigned from 558 to 530 BCE. Laid the foundation for the first persian empire. Conquered all of Lydia, Anatolia, and Babylonia.
Silk Roads caravan routes connecting China and the Middle East across central Asia and Iran
Darius Emperor of Persia from 521 to 486 BCE. Greatest Achaemenid Emperoror. Expanded Cyrus's empire in all directions. More important as an administrator than a conqueror.
What Language was spoken in the Archaemenid Empire? Indo-European
What Empire did the Romans take over in 83 BCE? The Seleucids
Alexander of Macedon Also known as Alexander the Great, was the king of the Macedonians, caused the end of the Achaemenid empire, burned the city of Persepolis, and lead many conquests before he died in 323 B.C.E.
Satrapies the 20 states into which Darius divided the Persian Empire
Zarathustra Persian prophet who founded Zoroastrianism
Achaemenids Dynasty ruling in Persia from Cyrus I to Darius III (553-330 BC) Had an administration of 23 satrapies which were appointed by the government.
What were the two main economic foundations od classical Persia? Agricultural Production, and Trade.
Qanat Underground canal systems which allowed the distribution of water to fields without losing large quantities from evaporation.
Cambyses Cyrus's son who reigned from 530-522 BCE; conquered Egypt.
Xerxes Reigned from 486-465 BCE, Retreated from the policy of cultural toleration which caused rebellions among the peoples in Mesopotamia and Egypt.
Battle of Guagamela Took place 331 BCE. This is when the Achaemenid empire ended.
Ahura Mazda The supreme god of Zoroastrianism. known as "the wise lord"
The Gathas Zarathustra's hymns in honor of deities
Magi Zoroastrian priests that preserved Zarathustra's teachings in writing.
Shapur I Ruled the Sasanid empire from 239-272 BCE. Defeated many Roman armies and settled the prisoners, and had conflict with the Kushan Empire.
Ctesiphan capital of the Sasanid empire
Angra Mainyu An evil spirit believed in by Zoroastrianism
Avesta Written versin=ons of holy texts collected by theologians
Zoroastrianism Persian religion in the sixth century B.C.E which emerged from teachings of Zarathustra.
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