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Persian Empire/ Israel
September 30, 2013
Persian Empire• Ruled by Darius I500 B.C.– 20 provinces– Diversity (allow diff. language; customs; religions)– Treat conquered HUMANELYGovernor in every province
– (1) Collect taxes (2) Keep order• Inspectors
– Eyes and ears of Darius (report back)Road system– Main roads connect 4 capital cities
– Relay system set up on main roads• Horses used to quickly spread news & info
• Peace & good roads = INCREASE IN TRADE $$$$• Persians set up standard money/ coins• Barter: Trade (used before coins)334 BC: Alexander of Macedonia conquer Persian Empire• New empire is MIX of Middle East & Greek Culture
Israel• Hebrews (Jews) originate in Sinai Peninsula
region• Migrate to fertile crescent (Israel)• 1025 B.C. Form Israel
– Location causes invaders• King Solomon
– Built Jerusalem/ gold temples• Tax heavily to pay
– Discontent/ revolt– Exile conquered Hebrews
• Persian Empire allow back into Israel (500BC)– Then Greeks (334 BC)…– Then Romans (115 AD)…
• 70 A.D.– Revolted against Romans
• Many Jews killed/ survivors forced out• Religion/ tradition preserved• 1948: officially became country