What does "Mesopotamia" mean? Why is the green region called the "Fertile Crescent"?
It means: "the LAND between TWO RIVERS".
Name these two people groups. How are they related to the Persian Empire?
Medes & Persians; Medes in power first, then Persians.
Tell us about King Cyrus the Great. (5pts for each)
Wow, you really know your stuff! / Sorry, we were looking for...
Who was the leader of the Lydian Empire? How did it fall?
King Croesus; misinterpreted Oracle at Delphi, camel riders, etc.
What made the Persian Empire unique?
Melting pot; massive size; satrapy system, etc.
What is King Darius the Great known for?
He was a great governor and builder. He built the Royal Road.
What was the most interesting thing you learned about the Persian Empire today? Why? What do you want to learn more about?
Cool, thanks for sharing! / Wow, do you really not know?
What religion was most prevalent in the Persian Empire? What do you know about it?
Zoroastrianism.
What's this? Who built it? How long is it?
The Royal Road; King Darius I; ~1,500km.
Approximately what time period did we study in today's class about the Persian Empire?
The sixth century BCE (599-500).
