Task 1: 15 minutes to finish your stations activity

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1 Task 1: 15 minutes to finish your stations activity Get the necessary materials to do this at your seat (ex: textbook or laptop or folder materials) Complete the warm-up when done Reminder- at station 4, don t type the : after http Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

2 Warm-Up 1. What was the main purpose or focus of a man s life in Sparta? Why do you think that was? 2. List 2 ways Greece s city-states were impacted by geography. 3. Define oligarchy in your own words. Enjoy your weekend!

3 Warm Up: Would this direct democracy work today in Round Rock? The US? Why or why not? Provide 3 reasons. Any male citizen could, then, participate in the main democratic body of Athens, the assembly. In the 4th and 5th centuries BCE the male citizen population of Athens ranged from 30,000 to 60,000 depending on the period. The assembly met at least once a month, more likely two or three times, on the Pnyx hill in a dedicated space which could accommodate around 6,000 citizens. Any citizen could speak to the assembly and vote on decisions by simply holding up their hands. The majority won the day and the decision was final. Nine presidents, elected by lot and holding the office one time only, organized the proceedings and assessed the voting.

4 LG 1: The Persian Empire Identify the characteristics of empires and explain how Persian rulers were able to build and rule an empire. (TEKS/SEs 1B, 3A, 16C)

5 Where s Persia?

6 Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

7 Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

8 What s an Empire?

9 What s an Empire? an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority, formerly especially an emperor or empress.

10 Characteristics of an Empire What must a civilization have or be in order to be considered an empire? DIRECTIONS: Read the Characteristics of an Empire passage and make a list of your ideas on the back of your graphic organizer at the bottom.

11 Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

12 Classical Persia aka The Persian Empire 550 BC: Persian & Medes people were united by Persian ruler Cyrus the Great who then began conquering neighboring territories

13 The Persian Empire BC Geographically large Egypt to India! Tolerant of people they conquered Human rights & religious freedom Strong military Defeated by Alexander the Great of Greece

14 Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

15 The Persian Empire System of satrapies: provinces across the empire Allowed for local, provincial, and empire level control & organization of citizens Charged taxes & tributes from conquered citizens

16 Achievements of the Classical Persians Excellent engineers The Royal Road Efficient communication Unified the diverse people Across mountains & long distances Strong central government Multiple capital cities Used coins & switched from bartering to money economy

17 The Royal Road still exists in some places!

18 Classical Persian windmills

19 Zoroastrianism Many Persians joined a new monotheistic religion: Zoroastrianism Common religion = united people Beliefs include: one God, Ahura Mazda, who has an evil opponent Universe is a battleground between these 2 forces Those who lead good lives -> Heaven Those who lead evil lives -> Hell Video clip: What is the ancient religion Zoroastrianism?

20 Who is the best: Cyrus or Darius? Task: Persuade the class that either Cyrus or Darius was the better Persian leader using historical evidence You will be assigned one leader to represent! Cyrus: textbook page Darius: textbook page

21 As you hear about the OTHER leader, write down the information Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

22 CYRUS the Great The Rulers of Persia 550 BC Conquered neighboring kingdoms Military Genius Who used overwhelming power KINDNESS toward conquered peoples HONORED local customs and traditions 550 BC Allowed Jews to return to homeland

23 DARIUS the Great The Rulers of Persia 522 BC Took power Well-organized Government Peace & Stability In the empire EXPANDED The Persian Empire by 500 miles COULD NOT CONQUER Greece

24 The Rulers of Persia

25 USA: Modern Empire? Based on the characteristics of an empire, does the United States of 2017 qualify as an empire? Answer in a paragraph that provides three reasons to support your side (either the USA IS an empire or it is not an empire). Be sure to use formal writing and academic language in your paragraph.

26 Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review

27 US & Territories Aim: How did the Persians build and maintain a tremendous empire? Do Now: Matching Review