4.1 - The Persian Empire - Review Quiz

Who was the Persian king that began conquering city states throughout Mesopotamia in 550 BC?

• Darius

• Cambyses

• Cyrus

• Xerxes

Cyrus was known as 'the appeaser of the ______'.

• gods

• kings

• warriors

• merchants

What was one of Cyrus' notable administrative qualities?

• Destroying cities

• Honoring local customs

• Burning homes

• Looting storehouses

Which empire did Cyrus conquer that was known for its city of Nineveh?

• Assyrians

• Babylonians

• Medes

• Egyptians

Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to their homeland in ______.

• Egypt

• Canaan

• Greece

• Anatolia

What was the name given to Cyrus by the Jewish people?

• Messiah

• Pharaoh

• Emperor

• King

Who took the throne after Cyrus died in 530 BC?

• Darius

• Cambyses

• Xerxes

• Alexander

Darius was a part of Cyrus's Royal ______ before he came to the throne.

• Guard

• Army

• Council

• Family

What was the name of the elite fighting force that helped Darius seize power?

• The Ten Thousand Immortals

• The Royal Guard

• The Persian Warriors

• The Elite Soldiers

What was the purpose of the Royal Road constructed by Darius?

• To increase communication

• To invade Greece

• To transport goods

• To train soldiers