The Persian Empire

What made Cyrus a great leader?

• He conquered Greece

• He destroyed towns and cities

• He built the Royal Road

• He allowed the people to practice their old religions

How did Darius change Persia?

• He conquered Egypt

• He divided the land into provinces and allowed each group to practice its own religion

• He abolished the metal coin system

• He destroyed the Royal Road

What mark did the Persians leave on history?

• They were known to be fair and understanding rulers

• They showed disrespect for other cultures

• They brought disorder to Southwest Asia

• They were known to be unfair and harsh rulers

Who was the Persian king who created a huge empire?

• Zoroaster

• Cyrus

• Darius

• Cambyses

What did Darius do to unite his large empire?

• He built the Royal Road

• He destroyed the metal coin system

• He conquered Greece

• He abolished the provinces

What did the prophet Zoroaster say about the two powerful spirits?

• They both represented evil and darkness

• They were not in a constant struggle

• One stood for truth and light, the other represented evil and darkness

• People did not need to take part in the struggle

Who was the son of Cyrus?

• Darius

• Assyrians

• Zoroaster

• Cambyses

What did Darius do to increase trade in the empire?

• He built the Royal Road

• He conquered Egypt

• He destroyed the provinces

• He abolished the metal coin system

What did the Royal Road help improve within the empire?

• Communication/Trade

• Agriculture

• Religion

• Mining

What did the metal coins made by Darius have?

• No use for business

• A standard value

• No standard value

• Different values