27th Dynasty and 2nd Persian Invasion Flashcards
When did Persia invade Egypt?
525 BCE
Who was Cambyses
Ruler who respected Egyptian traditions
How was Cambyses described in Egyptian sources?
Someone who had a deep respect for Egypt and its culture and religion. Also worked closely with native Egyptian admin
How was Cambyses described in Greek sources?
Cruel tyrant
Who was Darius I?
Successor of Cambyses and restored Egyptian temples
What was Darius I’s biggest building project?
Canal to connect the Nile to the Red Sea
Who was Xerxes I?
Tried to invade Greece, settled revolts in Egypt and Babylon
How did Egypt regain independence?
From a military coup
How did Egypt retain independence?
Diplomacy and mercenaries
How did rule change during the 2nd Perisna invasion?
more oppressive, Persians destroyed Egyptian millitray bases and plundered temples
What is the autobio of Ujahoresne about?
Egyptian priest who goes on a mission to get timber from Byblos and interact with many foreign rulers
What does the autobio of Ujahoresne tell us?
How life was during the TIP with so much foreign invasion
What was the relationship between Persian rulers and Egypt’s elite?
Since central authority had decreased, many elites struggled to stand up to foreign invasion without any help.
