Ancient Civilizations and Key Figures

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Cyrus the Great

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Founder of the Achaemenid Empire, known for his achievements in human rights and military strategy.

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Cambyses

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Son of Cyrus the Great, expanded the Persian Empire by conquering Egypt.

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Darius

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Third Persian king of the Persian Empire, known for breaking the empire into 20 provinces

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Satrap

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A provincial governor in the ancient Persian Empire.

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Royal Road

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An ancient highway reorganized and rebuilt by Darius the Great to help rapid communication throughout his empire.

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Zoroastrianism

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The religion of Persia, founded by Zoroaster, belief in two opposing forces in the universe

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Imperial bureaucracy

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A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

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Minoans

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An ancient civilization that started on the island of Crete, known for its palaces and vibrant art.

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Aegean Sea

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Sea between Greece and Turkey

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Knossos

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Minoan capital city