persian empire/ israel september 30, 2013. persian empire ruled by darius i 500 b.c. – 20...

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