OCR ancient history gcse Persia, all kings, contains events, dates, names etc.
| Front | What are four reasons that Croesus attacked Persia |
| Back | -He felt his land was at threat, he was next>-An attempt to reduce the power Cyrus had, more land=more resources+more men-An oracle he interpretted implied that a great empire would fall, he thought this referred to Persia not himselfWanting to extend his territory, this was a good opportunity |
| Front | How did Cambyses find out about the proclamation of Smerdis? |
| Back | A herald was sent to Egypt, but he found Cambyses in Ecbatana in Syria. |
| Front | why did the athenians send ambassadors to the persians looking for an alliance? |
| Back | the spartans were posing a threat to the newly established democracy |