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Classical Persia and Greek Phase

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227863699Archaeic EmpireIndo-Europeans: Medes and Persians. Pastorialists, clans with no government but recognized leaders0
227863700CyrusArchaemenid, tolerance and respect of cultures he conquered1
227863701Darius the GreatBuilt Persepolis, had 23 satrapies, strong burocracy, free classes, city vs. country2
227863702XerxesCouldn't control Greeks - Persian wars, bad ruler3
227863703Alexander the GreatDeclares himself to be Archaemenids heir, burnt Persepolis4
227863704SeleucidsPersian Empire: New Greek cities simulate trade5
227863705ParthiansSemi-Nomads took over6
227863706SasanidsCentralized administration7
227863707ZoroastrianismReligion - good thoughts words and deeds. Not monotheistic but have main god Ahura Mazda8
227863708Minoan SocietyLand of Crete, trade center9
227863709SpartaGreek city state, oligarchy, strong military, beat Athens10
227863710AthensDemocracy for free male citizens, educated, sea trade11
227863711SolanMediates class conflict, disappointed peasants but gave no debts12
227863712PericlesHigh point of Athenian Democracy13
227863713Delian LeaguePurpose to forestall Persian attacks, Athens benefit14
227863714Peloponesian WarCaused by Delian league, Athens vs. Sparta, Sparta wins15
227863715SocratesPhilosopher with socratic method of questioning16
227863716PlatoPhilosopher, came up with own religion wrote Republic, theory of perfection in forms, ideal17
227863717AristotlePhilosopher, emphasis on senses, findings, and reasons18
227898487HellenicPeople living in Greece before the conquests of Philip19
227898488HellenisticPeople living in Greece after Alexander the Great's conquests20
227898489SapphoA woman who had literary talent and was charged for homosexual activity21

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