The Greek World - Lesson 1

Who led a Persian revolt against the Medes, marking the beginning of the Persian Empire?

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius I

• Cambyses

• Xerxes I

What was the special unit in the Persian Army known for their bravery and skill?

• The Satraps

• The Calvary

• The Immortals

• The Spartans

What did Cyrus the Great allow the people he conquered to do?

• Pay no taxes

• Rule their own land

• Join his army

• Keep their customs

Who took over the Persian Empire after Cyrus died?

• Zoroaster

• Cambyses

• Xerxes I

• Darius I

What did Darius I build to improve communication across the Persian Empire?

• Roads

• A postal system

• Tunnels

• Bridges

What new religion arose during Darius's reign?

• Zoroastrianism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

How many provinces did Darius divide the empire into?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

What was the outcome of the Persian wars?

• Both sides suffered heavy losses and gave up

• The wars ended in a draw

• Greece won with fewer soldiers but better weapons

• Persia conquered Greece

Who tried to conquer Greece again 10 years after Darius?

• Cambyses

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius I

• Xerxes I

What did the Spartan army do to block the Persian invasion?

• Blocked a mountain pass

• Ambushed the Persian camp

• Destroyed the roads

• Sank Persian ships