The Persian Empire - 2nd Block by https://padlet.com/lhowa944/2ndBlockPersians en-us 2014-01-14 15:44:36 UTC 2014-01-14 15:49:58 UTC hello@padlet.com http://d262le4z25sx36.cloudfront.net/portraits/earth.jpg Developed Cities skuen955 https://padlet.com/lhowa944/2ndBlockPersians/wish/19334141 There wasn’t a specific capital city, as each conquered country was allowed to keep their king and government as long as they pledged fealty to the Persian king. However, some of the conquered capitals were Persepolis, Jerusalem, Babylon, and Thebes.

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· Admired for their art

· Drinking vessels made of gold set with

precious gems

· Many golden objects were of animals and used in the royal court

· Persepolis is the greatest example of Persian architecture – monument to Persia’s glory

· High-ceilinged audience hall

· Columns supporting buildings
· Carvings in walls

Animals were a common muse

Art was a gift for the king

Soldiers and royal officials were carved and decorated palaces

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-Darius formed a permanent army

- artisans 

- satraps (governor of the province)

- ten thousand immortals (every time soldiers in the army died they were replaced)

- soldiers were handpicked for skills and dedication

Social Classes: 

- No slaves

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Zoroastrianism

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