Exploring the Persian Empire

King Cyrus, the first "great" ruler

Clever battle plans helped grow empire

Unusual tactics added confusion to battles

Persian leaders had different ideas about defense

Darius I organized empire into satrapies

A network of roads made good connections

School was different in ancient Persia

Persian women enjoyed equality

Architecture and jewelry displayed Persian art

Children agreed to follow religion

Alexander the Great overthew the Persians

Conflicts overshadowed Persia's legacy.