An Unequal struggle Flashcards
Where are the Persians located?
In the high mountain chain located north of Mesopotamia.
Who dominated the Persians for hundreds of years?
Assyrians and then the Babylonians
What colonies were rich merchants?
Greek Colonies
Who ruled the whole of Athens?
Themistocles
Who beat the Spartans in battle?
The Athenians.
What was Cyrus’ first act as lord of the realm?
His first act was to free all the peoples held in captivity by the Babylonians.
What religion do the Persians believe in?
They believe that the light was in a constant warfare with the dark.
Who were the mountain people?
The Persians.
What came after the death of Cambyses?
The reign of a great named Darius.
What group of people were held captive by the Babylonians?
The Jews.
When did all of this occur?
500 - 550 BC.
