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Xerxes I of Persia

periodization 2 review guide

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1st millennium BC
Ancient history
History of the Middle East
Ancient Persia
Achaemenid Empire
Iranian architecture
Darius I
Zoroastrianism
Satrap
Xerxes I of Persia
Sassanid Empire
Persepolis
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Review Session for Periodization Two Michelle Zhang Key terms: Chp7 Persia Xerxes Intolerant conqueror of the Achaemenid empire Tried to conquer the Greek city-states but failed Darius The greatest of Achaemenid Emperors Expanded realm of Achaemenid empire to india and the black sea Centralized administration Persepolis Capital of Achaemenid established by Darius Satrap Local administrators at satrapies Magi Zoroastrian priests Shapur 1 A Sasanid ruler Created buffer states between Persia and Rome The Gathas Zoroastrian doctrine Honor of the deities Zarathustra recognized Qanat Underground canal Enhanced agricultural production Prevent water from evaporation Ahura Mazda A supreme god Zarathustra and followers believed that he was the creater of all good things Zarathustra
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