Essential Knowledge Persian Empire

What is the "Cyrus Cylinder" known for?

• Declaration of war

• First declaration of human rights

• Religious text

• Historical map

What role did a "satrap" play in the Persian Empire?

• Military leader

• Religious leader

• Governor of a province

• Merchant

Which two forces did Zoroaster teach existed in the universe?

• Light and Darkness

• Good and Evil

• Peace and War

• Love and Hate

Which river marked the eastern boundary of the Persian Empire at its height?

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Indus River

• Euphrates River

What was the purpose of the Persian Empire's well-developed bureaucracy?

• To expand the military

• To control a large empire

• To promote trade

• To spread religion

What did Zoroaster emphasize about human involvement in the universe?

• Humans are passive observers

• Humans are involved in an endless battle

• Humans are creators of their destiny

• Humans are insignificant

What was the Persian Empire's influence on contemporary nations?

• Military strategies

• Bureaucratic systems

• Architectural styles

• Language development

All of the following are examples of the Persian Empire except:

• Tolerance of conquered peoples

• Extensive road system

• Imperial bureaucracy

• Islam

What is being described by the graphic?

• Christianity

• Zoroastrianism

• Islam

• Judaism

Who was Cyrus known as?

• The founder of Zoroastrianism

• The builder of the Royal Roads

• "Cyrus the Great"

• The last emperor of Persia