Ancient Persia

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What was another name for the ancient Persian Empire?

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Achaemenid Empire

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The Persians conquered all of the following areas except: Israel, Babylonia, Egypt, Greece

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Greece

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___________ was Persia's capital city built by Darius.

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Persepolis

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Put the Persian leaders in order from earliest to latest: Darius, Xerxes, Cyrus.

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Cyrus, Darius, Xerxes

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Who was the first leader of the Persian Empire?

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Cyrus the Great

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Who conquered the Persian empire?

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Alexander the Great

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Which empire warred frequently with Persia? Options: Rome, Mauryans, Han, Greek City-States

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Greek City-States

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Ancient Persia originated in what modern country?

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Iran

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What was the name of the Persian governor of each province?

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Satrap

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What religion did the Persians follow?

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Zoroastrianism