WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -Cyrus the Great, also called Cyrus II, (born 590–580 bce, Media, or Persis [now in Iran]-died c.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Persian Empire emerged under the leadership of Cyrus II, who conquered the neighboring Median Empire ruled by his grandfather. From then on Cyrus was called the “shah, ‘’ or king, of Persia. Eventually he was known as Cyrus the Great.

Detailed explanation-3: -Infamous for his invasion of Greece, King Xerxes is often depicted as a tyrant. With a reign marred by revolts, Xerxes I represents the beginning of the Achaemenid Empire’s decline. Most famous for his failure to conquer Greece, King Xerxes is perhaps one of the most notorious Achaemenid Persian kings.