Satraps were the rulers of each province that greatly exercised there power on the people that they ruled.
Cyrus the Great ruled during the 500's of B.C. and conquered surrounding territories
Satrapees were the different provinces ruled by the satraps
Persia had Bureaucracy with different levels of government
Cyrus the Great
Religon:
Zoroastrianismwas the main religion practiced by Persians
A monotheistic religion directed toward Ahura Mazda, the supreme being and creator
Focused on the struggle between good and evil
The path you took in life would decide whether you would be punished or rewarded
The symbol of Zoroastrianism
Economy:
Rulers of Persian empire lead the economy
Trade stimulated economy
Rulers invested in irrigation and other systems of government to help ecomony
Persian irrigation system
Art and Architecture:
Luxorius materials were used in the construction of the Persian capitals
Creation of large agricultural surpluses allowed urban centers and smaller rural communities to exist
Irrigation and other agricultural methods
Persian capitals
Technology:
Persian water wheel raises from the nile, creating a large water source
Roads were built so kings could communicate with their governors.
Long beams of Lebanese cedar instead of stone lintels, were able to achieve greater height with the fewer and thinner stone columns
Persian water wheel
Society:
Persian army was valued
Vast ranges of peoples, beliefs and languages
Many different cultures and societies coexisted under one general government
Persian army with the symbol of Zoroastrianism on their shields Summary: Ancient Persia was generally a strong empire since it qualified for each factor within the GREATS. The government was made up of satraps (governors) who controlled the empire. The society was stratified and there were different classes within. Technology and art such as water wheels and the Persian capitals contributed to its success.
The Persian Empire(500 B.C.-331B.C)
The Persian empire is what you desire!
Map of Persian Empire
Government:
Cyrus the Great
Religon:
The symbol of Zoroastrianism
Economy:
Persian irrigation system
Art and Architecture:
Persian capitals
Technology:
Persian water wheel
Society:
Persian army with the symbol of Zoroastrianism on their shields
Summary: Ancient Persia was generally a strong empire since it qualified for each factor within the GREATS. The government was made up of satraps (governors) who controlled the empire. The society was stratified and there were different classes within. Technology and art such as water wheels and the Persian capitals contributed to its success.