Cyrus the Great: A Historical Flashcard

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Who was Cyrus the Great?

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A powerful king who ruled over a huge empire.

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What was the name of the empire Cyrus the Great created?

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The Persian Empire

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Which two groups did Cyrus the Great unite to form his empire? Options: Greeks and Babylonians, Persians and Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Assyrians and Persians

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Medes and Persians

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What is the Cyrus Cylinder known for?

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Being the first document to talk about human rights

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How did Cyrus the Great treat the people he conquered?

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He was kind and allowed them to keep their customs.

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Why did Cyrus the Great give important jobs to both Persians and Medes?

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To make many people loyal to him.

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Explain why the Persian Empire was considered powerful under Cyrus the Great.

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It stretched from India to the Mediterranean Sea and was united under a strong government.

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Describe the significance of the Cyrus Cylinder in the context of human rights.

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It was the first known document to discuss human rights.

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Analyze how Cyrus's policy of allowing conquered people to keep their customs might have helped maintain stability in his empire.

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It encouraged cultural exchange and loyalty

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What might have been the impact of Cyrus's decision to include both Medes and Persians in his government?

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It strengthened the unity and loyalty within the empire