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Ancient Persia (History 131B) Intro Notes

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Ancient Persia (History 131B)

Introduction to Ancient Persia Notes:

  1. Location and geography of Ancient Persia: ● Geographical features: Describe the geographical features of Ancient Persia, such as the Persian Gulf, Zagros Mountains, and the Iranian Plateau. Discuss how these features influenced the development of Ancient Persia, including its agriculture, trade, and defense strategies. ● Impact of geography: Explain how the Persian Gulf provided access to trade routes and facilitated maritime trade, while the Zagros Mountains acted as natural barriers, protecting the empire from invasions. Discuss how the Iranian Plateau provided a fertile region for agricultural activities.
  2. Timeline of Ancient Persia and major dynasties: ● Elamites: Discuss the Elamite civilization, which existed from around 2700 BCE to 539 BCE. Explain their significant contributions to art, architecture, and writing systems. ● Achaemenid Empire: Provide a timeline of the Achaemenid Empire, starting with the reign of Cyrus the Great (559-530 BCE) and leading up to the conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great in 330 BCE. Highlight major rulers like Cyrus, Darius I, Xerxes, and their contributions to the empire. ● Seleucid Empire: Discuss the period of Greek rule under the Seleucids, which followed the conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great. Explain the cultural and political changes that occurred during this period. ● Parthian Empire: Cover the Parthian Empire, which existed from 247 BCE to 224 CE. Discuss their conflicts with the Roman Empire and the development of trade along the Silk Road. ● Sassanian Empire: Explain the rise of the Sassanian Empire in the third century CE and its expansion and influence in the region until the Arab conquest in the seventh century CE.
  3. Sources of information about Ancient Persia: ● Archaeological findings: Discuss how archaeological excavations have provided valuable insights into the material culture and lifestyle of Ancient Persia. Explain how artifacts, structures, and tombs have contributed to our understanding of the ancient civilization. ● Inscriptions: Highlight the importance of inscriptions, such as those found at Persepolis and Behistun, in deciphering ancient Persian languages and

understanding historical events. Explain how these inscriptions were carved on stone or clay tablets. ● Written accounts from other civilizations: Discuss how written accounts from ancient civilizations, such as the Greeks and Babylonians, provide valuable information about Ancient Persia. Explain the challenges historians face in interpreting and reconciling these accounts. ● Oral traditions and folklore: Mention the role of oral traditions and folklore in preserving cultural and historical knowledge about Ancient Persia. Discuss how these traditions have been passed down through generations.

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Ancient Persia (History 131B) Intro Notes

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Ancient Persia (History 131B)
Introduction to Ancient Persia Notes:
1. Location and geography of Ancient Persia:
●Geographical features: Describe the geographical features of Ancient
Persia, such as the Persian Gulf, Zagros Mountains, and the Iranian
Plateau. Discuss how these features influenced the development of
Ancient Persia, including its agriculture, trade, and defense strategies.
●Impact of geography: Explain how the Persian Gulf provided access to
trade routes and facilitated maritime trade, while the Zagros Mountains
acted as natural barriers, protecting the empire from invasions. Discuss
how the Iranian Plateau provided a fertile region for agricultural activities.
2. Timeline of Ancient Persia and major dynasties:
●Elamites: Discuss the Elamite civilization, which existed from around 2700
BCE to 539 BCE. Explain their significant contributions to art, architecture,
and writing systems.
●Achaemenid Empire: Provide a timeline of the Achaemenid Empire,
starting with the reign of Cyrus the Great (559-530 BCE) and leading up to
the conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great in 330 BCE. Highlight major
rulers like Cyrus, Darius I, Xerxes, and their contributions to the empire.
●Seleucid Empire: Discuss the period of Greek rule under the Seleucids,
which followed the conquest of Persia by Alexander the Great. Explain the
cultural and political changes that occurred during this period.
●Parthian Empire: Cover the Parthian Empire, which existed from 247 BCE
to 224 CE. Discuss their conflicts with the Roman Empire and the
development of trade along the Silk Road.
●Sassanian Empire: Explain the rise of the Sassanian Empire in the third
century CE and its expansion and influence in the region until the Arab
conquest in the seventh century CE.
3. Sources of information about Ancient Persia:
●Archaeological findings: Discuss how archaeological excavations have
provided valuable insights into the material culture and lifestyle of Ancient
Persia. Explain how artifacts, structures, and tombs have contributed to
our understanding of the ancient civilization.
●Inscriptions: Highlight the importance of inscriptions, such as those found
at Persepolis and Behistun, in deciphering ancient Persian languages and

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