World History 1 SOL Review: Persia, Greece, and Rome

Which continent did the Persian Empire NOT touch?

• Europe
• Asia
• Africa
• North America

What major river system was in the central part of the Persian Empire?

• Nile River
• Indus River
• Euphrates and Tigris Rivers
• Mississippi River

What mountain range was on the eastern border of the Persian Empire?

• The Alps
• The Hindu Kush
• The Rocky Mountains
• The Andes

What was the religion that was practiced by Persians?

• Christianity
• Judaism
• Islam
• Zoroastrianism

What two cities did the royal road connect?

• Jerusalem and Aleppo
• Aleppo and Jericho
• Sardis and Susa
• Cairo and Catalhayuk

What was the Royal Road mainly used for?

• Trade
• Army and postal services
• Prisoners
• Religious ceromonies

Who were appointed to help run the empire and acted as "The King's Eyes and Ears?"

• Judges
• Regional governers
• Police officers
• Legislature

What is referred to when we talk about the Persian allowing people to keep their laws and religions?

• Justification
• Tolerance
• Sympathy
• Slavery

What major body of water was on the western border of the Persian Empire?

• Arabian Sea
• Caspian Sea
• Mediterranean Sea
• Aral Sea

What river does the Royal Road run parallel to?

• Euphrates
• Tigris
• Nile
• Indus