Classical Era in the West

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Who was Cyrus the Great?

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The Persian ruler who expanded Persia's land by conquering Lydia and Babylonia.

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What does 'expanded' mean?

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To get bigger.

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What does 'conquering' mean?

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Taking over.

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What was the official religion of the Persian Empire?

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Zoroastrianism.

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What is an official religion?

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The main religion of a country.

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Where did Greek civilization grow?

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On a mountainous peninsula.

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What is a peninsula?

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Land surrounded by water on three sides.

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What are city-states?

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Independent cities that act like small countries.

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What was life in Sparta about?

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The military. People had to obey and be disciplined.

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What does 'military' mean?

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Having to do with the army.