Essay Assignment for Cyrus The Great: Building on a Ruler's Greatness

Essay Assignment for Cyrus The Great: Building on a Ruler's Greatness

Now that you've had a chance to explore the evidence, write a short essay (1–2 pages) on the following topic:

How did the Persians see the relationship between themselves and the peoples they ruled? How did Persian kings explain and justify their imperial ambitions?

You may find it helpful to review the section of Chapter 2 of your textbook titled “The Empire of the Persian Kings” before you begin.