Ap World History Chapter 7 Outline
Josh Vincent
Chapter 7
The Empires of Persia a) The empires of Persia arose in the arid land of Iran. For centuries, Iran had developed under the shadow of the wealthier and productive Mesopotamia while absorbing migrations and invasions. b) During the sixth century BCE, rulers of the province of Persia in southwest Iran embarked on a series of conquests that led to the formation of an enormous empire. c) Four dynasties ruled during the times- The Achaemenids (558-330 BCE), Seleucids (323-83 BCE), The Parthians (274-224 BCE), and the Sasanids (224-651 BCE). 1. The Achaemenid Empire a) During the centuries before 1000 BCE, two closely related peoples known as the Medes and the Persians migrated from central Asia to Persia, …show more content…
The relative political stability, the general prosperity, the use of standardized coins, and the availability of good trade routes helped expand long distance trade. As trade grew, the regions of the Persian empires all contributed particular products to the larger imperial economy. c) Cultural traits, religious faiths, art styles, philosophical speculation, textiles, precious stones, and other goods were commonly traded which led to huge differences in society. 7. Religions of Salvation in Classical Persian Society a) Cross cultural influences were especially noticeable in the development of Persian religion. Persians came from the family of Indo European Languages, and the new faith of Zoroastrianism emerged and became widely popular. Zoroastrianism reflected the cosmopolitan society of the empires and it influenced the beliefs and values of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. b) During the Classical Era, three missionary religions- Buddhism, Christianity, and Manichaeism- also found numerous converts in the Persian Empire. c) That was a really short section. 8. Zarathustra and His
Chapter 7
The Empires of Persia a) The empires of Persia arose in the arid land of Iran. For centuries, Iran had developed under the shadow of the wealthier and productive Mesopotamia while absorbing migrations and invasions. b) During the sixth century BCE, rulers of the province of Persia in southwest Iran embarked on a series of conquests that led to the formation of an enormous empire. c) Four dynasties ruled during the times- The Achaemenids (558-330 BCE), Seleucids (323-83 BCE), The Parthians (274-224 BCE), and the Sasanids (224-651 BCE). 1. The Achaemenid Empire a) During the centuries before 1000 BCE, two closely related peoples known as the Medes and the Persians migrated from central Asia to Persia, …show more content…
The relative political stability, the general prosperity, the use of standardized coins, and the availability of good trade routes helped expand long distance trade. As trade grew, the regions of the Persian empires all contributed particular products to the larger imperial economy. c) Cultural traits, religious faiths, art styles, philosophical speculation, textiles, precious stones, and other goods were commonly traded which led to huge differences in society. 7. Religions of Salvation in Classical Persian Society a) Cross cultural influences were especially noticeable in the development of Persian religion. Persians came from the family of Indo European Languages, and the new faith of Zoroastrianism emerged and became widely popular. Zoroastrianism reflected the cosmopolitan society of the empires and it influenced the beliefs and values of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. b) During the Classical Era, three missionary religions- Buddhism, Christianity, and Manichaeism- also found numerous converts in the Persian Empire. c) That was a really short section. 8. Zarathustra and His