The Persian Empire Curriculum Workbook (43 Assignments)

43 Articles with Questions

The Persian Empire Curriculum Workbook is a comprehensive resource designed to help students explore the rich history of Persia from its founding under Cyrus the Great through the Sassanian Empire and beyond. The workbook provides engaging reading passages, covering topics such as government, culture, daily life, trade, military, and the legacies of key rulers and dynasties. Each passage is followed by comprehension questions with space for students to respond, promoting critical thinking and understanding of historical concepts. This workbook is ideal for general education students, as well as learners with special education needs or reading difficulties, because the content is structured in manageable sections with clear language, scaffolded questions, and organized layouts. Students can develop their knowledge of geography, history, and culture while practicing reading comprehension skills. The Persian Empire Curriculum Workbook encourages curiosity about ancient civilizations while supporting learning for a wide range of abilities.

Assignments:
Overview
Geography
Government
Culture
Daily Life
Religion
Social Classes
Food & Agriculture
Education
Arts & Entertainment
Clothing
Technology & Science
Trade & Commerce
Military & Warfare
Literature
Men’s Roles
Women’s Roles
Cyrus the Great
Conquest of Media
Conquest of Lydia
Conquest of Babylon
Cambyses II
Darius I
Darius’ Canal
Royal Road
Satrap System
Ionian Revolt
Persian Wars
Battle of Marathon
Battle of Thermopylae
Battle of Salamis
Xerxes I
Artaxerxes I
Persian Influence on Egypt
Battle of Gaugamela
Alexander the Great
Darius III
Seleucid Rule
Parthian Resistance
Sassanian Empire
Fall to Arab Conquest
Legacy of Persia