Question

Match the descriptions to Cyrus the Great, both, or Darius I.

Answer 1

Cyrus the Great

-defeated the Medes and became the first leader of the Persian Empire

-created the Immortals, a force of 10,000 highly skilled warriors to serve him

-expanded the Persian Empire by conquering surrounding lands

Darius 1

-divided the Persian Empire into 20 provinces (these were called satraps)

-tolerated religions and customs of conquered peoples

-established the capital called Persepolis

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