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Cambyses II - Conquest of Egypt
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- 1Herodotus gives how many stories for the reasons for the invasion of Egypt?Three.
- 2What was the name of the King of Egypt?Amasis.
- 3What was the main reason for the invasion?To protect and increase his empire.
- 4Why was the addition of the Phoenicians important to the empire?They were great sailors and a significant navy - could now rival Egypt.
- 5What was the name of the naval power led by Polycrates that switched sides and joined the Persians?Island of Samos.
- 6Who was Phanes?Greek Mercenary who defected to Persians and guided their armies.
- 7Name the two battles that meant that Egypt surrendered to Persia.Pelusium and Memphis.
- 8Which campaign that Cambyses led ended in disaster?Ethiopian campaign.
- 9What happened to the force attacking the oasis of Ammon?50,000 soldiers buried in a sandstorm.
- 10What were Cambyses soldiers forced to eat during the Ethiopian campaign?Pack animals, the each other.
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