G.5 - SSE. STUDY GUIDE - EOT. 2

When did the Persian Empire begin?

• With the arrival of Greek philosophers

• With the arrival of a group of nomads of Indo-European origin

• With the fall of the Roman Empire

• When Alexander the Great became king

Who founded the Persian Empire?

• Darius

• Alexander the Great

• Cyrus the Great

• The Medes

Which of these was a major transportation achievement of Darius?

• The construction of the Royal Road

• The building of the Great Canal

• The invention of the chariot

• The creation of the first railway

What was the capital city of the Persian Empire?

• Athens

• Babylon

• Persepolis

• Rome

How long did Cyrus the Great rule the Persian Empire?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 31 years

• 50 years

What did the satraps in the Persian Empire do?

• Built roads

• Led the army

• Wrote poetry

• Enforced the king’s taxes and laws

What did Cyrus allow the defeated kings to do?

• Become his advisors

• Keep their customs and religions

• Build new cities

• Lead his armies

Why did the Persian Empire fall?

• It ran out of resources

• It suffered from internal conflicts

• It was conquered by Alexander the Great

• It was hit by a natural disaster

What did the Royal Road help with?

• Improving trade and the transportation route

• Enhancing telecommunication

• Expanding the empire’s territory

• Developing new technologies

What did the Persians use to make bracelets and coins?

• Gold and silver

• Bronze

• Iron

• Copper