Welcome to the Class 8 research guide on the leaders of ancient Persia!
For this research assignment, you will answer the following question: As you compare the accomplishments of Cyrus II (aka Cyrus the Great, 600–530 BC) and Darius I (aka Darius the Great, 550 – 486 BCE), which one is a more successful leader and why?
Everyone will cite and take notes on this reference source article as a starting point: "Persian Empire" from The Ancient Near East: An Encyclopedia for Students.
Then, you will find one additional reference source article from any of the resources below to take notes on.
Image: Armenian Tribute Bearers, Relief Detail at Apadana, Persepolis, 5th century BCE.
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The Ancient Near East: An Encyclopedia for Students, 4 vol.
Encyclopedia of World Biography, 23 vol. (2nd edition)
The Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Ancient Mesopotamia
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