Cyrus King of Persia

Cyrus the Great was the founder of which empire?

• Greek Empire

• Roman Empire

• Achaemenid Empire

• Egyptian Empire

During which time period did Cyrus the Great rule?

• 500 BCE to 450 BCE

• 600 BCE to 550 BCE

• 550 BCE to 530 BCE

• 530 BCE to 510 BCE

What was one of Cyrus the Great's most famous conquests?

• Conquest of Greece

• Conquest of Egypt

• Overthrow of the Median Empire

• Overthrow of the Persian Empire

What is Cyrus the Great known for in terms of governance?

• Enslaving conquered people

• Forcing his religion on conquered people

• Tolerance and respect for customs and religions

• Destroying sacred artifacts

According to the Bible, what did Cyrus the Great allow the Jewish people to do?

• Return to Jerusalem and rebuild the First Temple

• Convert to Zoroastrianism

• Leave Persia and establish their own kingdom

• Continue to be enslaved

What is the Cyrus Cylinder?

• A weapon used by Cyrus the Great in battle

• A clay cylinder containing inscriptions

• A religious artifact found in Persia

• A book written by Cyrus the Great

What did the Cyrus Cylinder inscriptions detail?

• Cyrus the Great's military strategies

• Cyrus the Great's personal life

• Cyrus the Great's vision of human rights

• Cyrus the Great's conquests

What impact did Cyrus the Great's reign have on Persian civilization?

• No impact

• Destruction of Persian civilization

• Development and growth of Persian civilization

• Decline of Persian civilization

Which empire followed the Achaemenid Empire?

• Greek Empire

• Roman Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Sasanian Empire

What is another name for Cyrus II of Persia?

• Cyrus the Great

• Cyrus the Magnificent

• Cyrus the Grand

• Cyrus the Conqueror