Ancient Persia Quiz

Who was the founder of the Persian empire?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Darius

• Alexander the Great

• Cyrus the Great

What engineering feat did the early Persians achieve to bring water to their crops and settlements?

• Creating artificial lakes

• Digging underground irrigation canals (qanats)

• Constructing dams

• Building aqueducts

Which city was the first great capital of the Persian empire?

• Persepolis

• Pasargadae

• Susa

• Babylon

Who freed the Jews from Babylon and allowed them to return to Israel?

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius

• Alexander the Great

• Nebuchadnezzar

Which Persian king is known for his construction of Persepolis?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius

• Alexander the Great

What was the purpose of the Apadana in Persepolis?

• A religious temple

• A military fortress

• A ceremonial audience hall

• A residential palace

What was the size of the terrace square at Persepolis?

• Over 1,000,000 square meters

• Over 500,000 square meters

• Over 250,000 square meters

• Over 125,000 square meters

What was the purpose of the drainage system at Persepolis?

• To bring water to the city

• To prevent flooding

• To irrigate the gardens

• To remove waste and effluence

Which two building projects were launched by Darius to connect the farthest reaches of the Persian empire?

• The Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China

• The Pyramids and the Colosseum

• The Hanging Gardens and the Suez Canal

• The Great Wall of Persia and the Royal Road

What was the purpose of the Royal Road?

• To provide a route for military conquest

• To connect the palaces in Persepolis

• To showcase Persian engineering prowess

• To facilitate trade and communication