Cambyses II - Conquest of Egypt

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

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