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Greeks
The ________ were an expansive nation, like the Persians, but their expansion took the form of settlement in far- flung locations rather than conquest and empire.
Persia
The conflict between ________, the world's largest empire, and the small and fragmented Greek towns arose from their respective expansion patterns.
Susa and Persepolis
The Persian Empire's tremendous riches and power were reflected in elaborate imperial cities, particularly ________
Persian governors
________, known as satraps (SAY- traps), were placed in each of the empire's twenty- three provinces, while lower- level officials were recruited from local authorities.
Alexander
________ had married several Persian princesses and actively encouraged marriages among his army with Asian women.
Han
The ________ dynasty empire in China came to an end around 220 c.e., whereas the Roman Empire's final disintegration is traditionally dated to 476 c.e., despite a long period of decline.
Greece
________ and the Aegean basin had a population of only 2 million to 3 million people, a fraction of the Persian Empires.
Persian Empire
The ________ was built on an intricate kingship cult, in which the monarch, ensconced in regal splendor, could only be addressed through an elaborate ceremony.
Roman Empire
The ________, like the Persian Empire, sprang from the outskirts of civilization and was an improbable rags- to- riches narrative.
Greeks
The ________, who called themselves Hellenes, built a civilization that was distinct in many aspects, especially when compared to the Persians.
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