Ancient Persia Quiz

Who founded the Persian Empire?

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius I

• Xerxes I

• Cambyses II

Which regions did Cyrus the Great conquer?

• Media

• Lydia

• Babylon

• All of the above

What is the significance of Cyrus the Great's release of the Jews from Babylonian captivity?

• Establishing economic strength

• Creating a legacy of tolerance and freedom

• Expanding the Persian Empire

• Influencing later monotheistic religions

What system did Darius I implement to govern the empire?

• Satrapies

• Royal Road

• Standardized coinage

• Construction projects

What was the MAIN purpose of the Royal Road?

• Facilitating communication and trade

• Promoting cultural exchange

• Maintaining a powerful military

• Influencing art, science, and philosophy

What did Darius I introduce to simplify trade?

• Satrapies

• Civil service exams

• Standardized coinage

• Construction projects

What did Darius I construct as a grand capital?

• Persepolis

• Babylon

• Lydia

• Media

Which religion played a role in shaping the values of the Persian Empire?

• Zoroastrianism

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

Qanats were constructed in order to provide

• a source of water in the desert

• protection against invaders

• easier transportation

• a place for trade

Who did the Persians fight in the Persian Wars?

• Rome

• Greece

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt