The Time Compass: Persia (Spanish)
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From shepherds to conquerors of most of the known world, the Persians ruled with sensitivity to the cultures of others and a tolerance rooted in their acceptance of the Zoroastrian principle of duality. The episode tells how Darius and other Persian leaders attempted to build a universal empire and were largely successful until Alexander the Great invaded with his mighty armies. The episode closes with a brief introduction to the Library of Alexandria, which was a symbol of the knowledge and unity of all civilizations in the known world.
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Runtime: 18 minutes 27 seconds
- Topic: Geography, History, Language Arts, Literature
- Subtopic: Ancient History, Children's Literature, Middle East, Spanish Language
- Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 8
- Release Year: 2009
- Producer/Distributor: New Dimension Media/Questar
- Series: The Time Compass
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