The document describes the ancient Persian civilization between 500 BCE and 651 CE. It summarizes key aspects of Persian culture such as their tolerant society where women were treated equally, their desert climate and use of underground canals for farming. It also outlines social hierarchies, weapons, art, religions and the prominent role of Zoroastrianism. The civilization had ornate clothing and jewelry, and valued ethics and morals.
2. ● 500 BCE - 651 CE
● Distinctions
○ Women treated equal (unusual), underground
canals for farming, very tolerant people
● Environment
○ Desert-like land, scarce greenery, mountains and
valleys, land better for herding than farming,
○ Warm summers, cold winters, good amount of
rainfall evenly throughout year
3. ● Appearance
o Ornate clothing, jewelry. head jewelry
o Men had beards/facial hair, women had long hair
(sometimes braided or put up)
● Social Attitude
o Social Hierarchy (Highest to lowest)
King and royal family, priests, aristocracy,
military, traders, craftsmen, peasants, slaves
o Tolerant of differences
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5. ● Weapons
o Foot soldiers and horse riders are armed with
lances and shields. Archers are equipped with
basic bows and arrows. Early siege weapons were
used to strike enemy fortresses.
● Methods of Defense
o The infantry guarded the trade routes and the
cavalry defended the cities. Heavy scale-like
armor for soldiers.
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7. ● Art/Markings
o Columns influenced by Greece
o Reliefs carved into walls and cliffs
o Sculptures
o Metalwork
Statuettes,ryhtons (goblet/pitcher), jewelry
● Animals and Uses
o Pastoral nomads, raised livestock, light farming
Cattle, goats, sheep, camels, horses
o Animals used to carry belongings when traveling
8. ● Religions, Morals, Honor Code
o Zoroastrianism most prominent religion
One God, Ahura Mazda
Emphasis on morals and ethics
Followers expected to make an effort to
reject evil and follow righteous path
9. ● Cyruslia the Great
○ Close to sun; revolving around violet and orange
star
■ Rotates around suns in 182.5 days
○ Dry weather, lack of moisture, occasional rain
○ Large open fields, vast deserts, with small
patches of forest
○ Little to no tidal movements.
○ 4 moons: Oerba, Vallis Media, Gapra, and
12. ● History
o Gods originally from moons.
o They depleted their resources and were forced to
go to main planet.
o Demolished Humanoid early settlements
Humanoids forced into Slavery
o Since that day, large amount of strife and tension
exists between gods and humanoids.
o Humanoid are attempting to better tech to attempt
take over some day in the future.
13. ● Architecture
o Gods and Goddesses
Palaces, futuristic, sleek
Built for efficiency and usefulness, everything has a purpose
Vines and greenery crawling on edges of buildings,
rooftop/balcony gardens
● All plants growing produce food or other resources
Architecture features domes and arches
o Humanoids (Cyruslians)
Well developed cities and architecture
● More industrial style, bleak appearance
Construct cities out of anything they can find
● Add artistic elements to everything, symbolism
Buildings both functional and expressive
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15. ● Interiors/Furniture
o Gods and Goddesses
Minimalistic style, only what has a purpose
Chrome, sleek, streamlined
Futuristic furniture, no clutter
o Humanoids (Cyruslians)
Cluttered interiors
Pieces and parts laying around
Industrial style furniture and interior
A lot of decorations, art, sculptures, carvings, paintings,
drawings
16. ● Fashion
o Gods and Goddesses
Extremely revealing clothing
Ornate jewelry
Complex designs and patterns
o Humanoids (Cyruslians)
Plain clothing
Tattered and worn
Armor
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18. ● Art
o Gods and Goddesses
Sleek, modern, digital
No symbolism
o Humanoids (Cyruslians)
Traditional, physical
Symbolism prominent
19. ● Weapons
o The Cyruslian cavalry utilizes a lance and shield
primary with a short sword secondary.
o Cyruslian archers have technological modified
bows and an assortment of arrows. High tech
siege weapons.
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21. ● Transportation
o Gods, kings, queens, and nobles ride in fancy
chariots.
o Soldiers travel by mechanical horse or elephant.
o Mid-lower class get to walk to their destinations.