Chapter 55: Medes and Persians (second half) Flashcards
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Ashur-etillu-ilani
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He is the son of Ashurbanipal, he governed the empire in his name, and on his behalf the last three years of his father’s reign.
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Cuthah
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It was an Assyrian outpost just north of Babylon.
3
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Cyarxes
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He was the son of Phraortes, he became king over the Medes and Persians.
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Cyrus
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He is the son of Teispes, like his father, he exercised leadership of Persian tribes.
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Teispes
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He was a Persian overlord. He claimed the throne of Anshan and began to style himself as King of Anshan. It was his land that became known by the name Persia.
