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Period: 100 to Aug 29, 600
Persian reign
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250
The world's first batteries
Persian philosophers and inventors may have created the first batteries (sometimes known as the Baghdad Battery) in the Parthian or Sassanid eras. Some have suggested that the batteries may have been used medicinally. Other scientists believe the batteries were used for electroplating--transferring a thin layer of metal to another metal surface--a technique still used today and the focus of a common classroom experiment. '
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300
The windmill
The main reasion they used the windmill was fore grining grain and pumping water. ruben -
300
Music.
Archeological evidence reveals musical instruments that were used in Iran during the Elamite era around 800 BC. Little is known about the Persian music of the ancient world, least of all about the music of the Achaemenid Empire. Alexander the Great is said to have witnessed many melodies and instruments upon his invasion, and music played an important role in religious affairs. ruben -
300
Mythology
Persian mythology are traditional tales and stories of ancient origin, all involving extraordinary or supernatural beings. Drawn from the legendary past of Iran, they reflect the attitudes of the society to which they first belonged - attitudes towards the confrontation of good and evil, the actions of the gods, yazats (lesser gods), and the exploits of heroes and fabulous creatures. Myths play a crucial part in Iranian culture and our understanding of them is increased when we consider them. rs -
330
Prostitute
Assyrian laws were stricter and their treatment of women worse than among the Babylonians, Hittites, and Israelites. In Assyria women could be divorced for no reason without being given any money, could be killed or maimed for adultery, and had to wear a veil outside the house, except for prostitutes who were forbidden to wear a veil.
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400
Seafarying Voyages for Trade
Around 400-500 B.C.E. when the Persians were now in the Sassinad Empire trade was still very popular. They still used the same routes as before, but now trading over seas was easier. They made many sea and river ports. The Persians were also the connection between China and the west for the silk trade. Evie -
460
Economic downfall of Persia
Without Xerxes to rule to the kingdom, the new kings starting in 460 B.C.E. could not hold up the empire as well as he could. Many Satraps began to revolt and resulted in higher taxes which led to economic depression. More revolts became of the depression, scaring the kings into hoarding all their silver and gold instead of re-circulationg it. This started the Fall of Persia. Evie -
464
The Fall of the Persian Empire
After the death of Xerxes, the Persian Empire began to crumble. Starting in 464 B.C.E. the Empire suffered an economic downfall due to greedy kings and revolts of the people. In 400 B.C.E. there was a rebellion against King Artaxerxes by his brother Cyrus the younger. Cyrus and his army was destroyed but the damage they caused, inspired Alaxander the Great to later take the empire. Howerever the Persians survived even after one more fall and is found in Iranian culture today. Evie -
500
CLOTHES!!!!!!!!!!
The ordinary dress of the poorer class, whether agricultural or nomade, was probably the tunic and trousers of leather which have been already mentioned as the true national costume of the people. The costume was completed by a loose felt cap upon the head, a strap or belt round the waist, and a pair of high shoes upon the feet, tied in front with a string. In later times a linen or muslin rag replaced the felt cap, and the tunic was lengthened so as to reach half way between the knee and ANKLE. -
500
Their birthday
Herodotus mentions that The Persians were invited to great birthday feasts which would be followed by many desserts, a treat which they reproached the Greeks for omitting from their meals. He also observed that the Persians drank wine in large quantities and used it even for counsel, deliberating on important affairs when drunk, and deciding the next day, when sober, whether to act on the decision or set it aside. ruben -
500
Darius Creates Canals for Trade
During the reign of KIng Darius, Persian trade was at its best. To help make trade easier, Darius finished creating a project the Egyptians started. That project was a canal from the Nile River to the Red Sea. This canal connected trade routes in the Arabic Sea and the Persian Gulf to Egypt. The canal was very successful. Evie -
521
Polo
Polo is a team sport played on horseback in which the objective is to score goals against an opposing team. Players score by driving a small white plastic or wooden ball into the opposing team's goal using a long-handled mallet. -
522
Darius 1 Reins
King Darius the first reigned from 522 B.C.E. to 486 B.C.E. He first came to the throne after he killed an imposter imposing to be his cousin Cambyses, while he was away. When Cambyses died on his journey back to Persia Darius was now the rightful ruler. Darkius was known for his great building projects and his defeat by the Athenians at Marathon. However, in 486 B.C. Darius died due to an illness. Evie -
522
Darius Changes the Currency
To help the growing trade which fueled most of Persia's economy, King Darius changed the currency to a silver and gold coinage system. Trading in Persia was very organized, so it only became better with time.The words Persians used for trade became so common that we use some of those words in our English language. Examples of this are turquise, shawl, lemon, e.t.c. Evie -
535
Persian Holiday cjc
The term Nowruz in writing first appeared in Persian records in the 2nd century AD, but it was also an important day during the time of the Achaemenids (c. 550–330 BCE), where kings from different nations under the Persian empire used to bring gifts to the Emperor, also called King of Kings (Shahanshah), of Persia on Nowruz. -
550
Cyrus the Great Becomes King
Cyrus the Great ruled under Persia from 550 B.C.E. to 529 B.C.E. Under his rule, Cyrus created the first world empire (Achaemenid Empire) and the second-Iranian dynastic empire by unifying the Medes with Persians. He was known for his mercy and liberation which was largely seen when he freed the Jews from Bablyon and funded the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusaleum. Sadly, Cyrus finally died in 559 B.C. in a battle against the Massagetae tribe. Evie -
Nov 21, 600
Zoroastrianisms birth cjc
Zoroaster's ideas led to a formal religion bearing his name by about the 6th century BCE and have influenced other later religions including Judaism, Gnosticism, Christianity and Islam. -
Xerces 1 Rules
Xerces was the son of Darius the Great and ruled Persia from 486-465 B.C.E. Xerxes was most famous for leading the invasion of Greece in 480 B.C.E. Xerxes also had a firm hand on his pheasents which was one thing that made him such a good king. In 465, Xerxes was murdered by his councillor Artabanus, giving the throne to his son Artaxerces. Evie -
Wind catchers cjc
They appear throughout the Middle East: Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan have these antique Persian designs dotted around their towns and cities. They are windcatchers, known in the area as Bâdgir. Serving as ventilation systems they have given the people of the Middle East air conditioning for thousands of years. Yet despite their antediluvian origin, windcatchers may even provide a solution for some very modern architectural problems. Chris -
First Zoroastrianism empire started cjc
The Persians, like most ancient peoples, started out with a polytheistic religion to account for the forces of nature. However, around 600 B.C.E., a new religion emerged, called Zoroastrianism after its founder, Zoroaster. This was a dualistic religion, which meant it saw life as a constant struggle between the forces of good and evil. In the end people would all be held accountable for their deeds in a judgment day. -
Persian Govrnment cjc
The Persian empire was the first to attempt to govern many different
racial groups on the principle of equal responsibilities and rights for all
peoples. So long as subjects paid their taxes and kept the peace, the king did
not interfere with local religion, customs, or trade. Indeed, Darius was
called the "shopkeeper" because he stimulated trade by introducing a uniform
system gold and silver coinage on the Lydian model. 599bc Chris
