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By Cyrus II, known for his toleration for defeated enemies

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The Persian Empire was large and was divided into city states.

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Persia was rich with art. They had pottery, sculptures, paintings and weavings containing various themes such as war and animals. In the beginning, their art form was made to be lighter and more transportable but as their empire expanded, art became larger and more magnificent.

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- The 10,000 immortals were a group of Persian elite warriors.
- Many places allowed the Persians to take over because of its toleration.

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Cambyses- son of Cyrus II, cruel and not tolerant, his reign was short lived
Darius- Great administrator, had spies (eyes and ears of the king) for the satraps (states) he made so he could more easily rule and manage.
Zoroaster- Prophet who made Zoroastrianism, a monotheistic religion

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- Traded with the Egyptians and Indian Empires
- Got most wealth from agriculture.

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- Transportation, the royal roads
- Irrigation, Qanats
- Trade and Prosperity
- Conquered with tolerance

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The Persian empire existed from the 6th century BC to the 20th century AD.

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Strengths:
- Road system
- Had advanced technology
- somewhat tolerant
- great leaders like Darius

Weaknesses:
- heavy taxes
- weak leaders near end of empire

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During the rule of Xerxes, the Persians were defeated by the Greeks which led to their decline. The political, economic and social order could not be maintained and they fell.