CIVILIZATION
PERSIAN
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Question
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When Darius sent cavalry across the sea by boat, what must have been in the boats?
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horses
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cannons
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heavy armor
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woodenrams
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Persian King Darius I (reigned 522-486 BCE) constructed a canal connecting the Nile to the Red Sea – an ancient precursor to the Suez Canal that made it possible to sail from Egypt to Persia, and to places in between.
Detailed explanation-2: -Interpretation. The demand for earth and water symbolized that those surrendering to Persians gave up all their rights over their land and every product of the land. Giving earth and water, they recognized the Persian authority over everything; even their lives belonged to the king of Persians.
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