- Grades / Interest Level 5 - 12
- Reading Level 3
- Lexile HL700
- Format 5½" x 8½"
- Pages 48
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Product Code 2366-5 ( MR #068713 )
Price $10.95
The First Persian Empire was the largest and best-organized civilization of the ancient world. It had a 1,500-mile road connecting its trade routes, as well as the first mail service. The Persians were expert metal workers, and their cities were advanced for their time. The empire lasted more than 200 years. How did it thrive? What made it come to an end?
Book includes maps, timeline, diagram and a glossary.
Glossary: agriculture, archaeologist, artisan, civilization, conquer, currency, decline, economy, empire, excavate, griffin, hierarchy, intolerant, irrigate, monarchy, natural resources, noble, rebellion, relief carving, retreat, tomb
Table of Contents
The Hidden CityThe Persians RiseThe Persian LifestyleThe Persian EconomyHighlights of the First Persian EmpireThe Collapse of the First Persian Empire
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