Unit 2 timeline

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  • Period: 1500 BCE to 500 BCE

    When Zoroaster may have lived

    Zoroaster was the founder of Zoroastrianism, which is one of the oldest monotheistic religions in the world. Zoroaster lived in Persia and worked to reform early polytheistic religions into a monotheistic religion, which worships the god Ahura Mazda. Zoroastrianism was also the most worshipped religion in Persia, and a big influence in the creation of Judaism.
  • Period: 675 BCE to 640 BCE

    The Persians settled is Persis

    Before the Persian people settled in Persis, they were nomads. The Persians would live throughout central Asia and Iran. They chose to settle in Persis because the land had the protection of the Zagros mountains and access to river basins. The land of Persis helped the Persians start their empire with its fertile land and prime location.
  • 586 BCE

    Persia conquered Jerusalem

    Persia conquered Jerusalem
  • 559 BCE

    The Persian empire was started

    The Persian empire was started
    The Persian empire was started by Cyrus the great, it was also known as the Achaemenid Empire. The empire consists of modern day Iran, Egypt, Turkey, bits of Afghanistan, and bits of Pakistan. The Persian empire was very strong and the biggest empire of the ancient world.
  • 539 BCE

    Persian Empire defeated the Babylonians

    Persian Empire defeated the Babylonians
  • 530 BCE

    Death of Cyrus the Great

    Death of Cyrus the Great
    Cyrus the great was a very well loved king. He was well known for his tolerance towards non-Persians and showing mercy towards enemies. Cyrus' death was impactful because of his legacy. After he died, his son Cambyses took over and he continued to rule with the same policies as his father. Cyrus the great inspired future leaders with his successful.
  • Period: 521 BCE to 485 BCE

    Darius the first formed the 20 satrapies

  • 517 BCE

    Persia conquers Egypt

  • 499 BCE

    Ionian Revolt

  • 490 BCE

    Battle of Marathon

  • Period: 484 BCE to 425 BCE

    The Royal Road was built

  • 483 BCE

    Xerxes the first came to power

  • 479 BCE

    Battle of Plataea

  • 479 BCE

    Battle of Salamis

  • 461 BCE

    Xerxes the first is murdered

  • 449 BCE

    Athen and Persia make a peace treaty

  • 413 BCE

    Persia and Sparta team up

  • 334

    Alexander the Great conquers Persia