Dynasties

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a form of government in which a single person holds supreme authority

  • The monarchy in England has a long history dating back centuries.
  • Some people think the monarchy is outdated and unnecessary.
  • I can't believe the monarchy still exists in this day and age.
  • In a way, the CEO is like the monarch of the company, making all the important decisions.

noun a member of the Achaemenid dynasty, which ruled the Persian Empire from approximately 550 to 330 BC

  • The Achaemenids were an ancient Persian dynasty that ruled from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE.
  • Did you know that the Achaemenids were one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world?
  • The Achaemenids were like the OG rulers of Persia back in the day.
  • The legacy of the Achaemenids continues to influence modern Persian culture and history.