The Roman Empire's Attempts to Conquer Persia

What was a key reason the Roman Empire was interested in conquering Persia?

• To expand their empire

• To access Persian spices

• To form an alliance with the Parthians

• To spread Christianity

Which empire did the Romans first encounter when trying to expand into Persian territories?

• The Sassanian Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Parthian Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

What was a significant challenge for the Romans during their expansion attempts under Emperor Trajan?

• Internal Roman revolts

• Strong Parthian resistance

• Lack of military resources

• Natural disasters

Who was the Roman emperor that successfully seized the Persian capital but died shortly after?

• Emperor Hadrian

• Emperor Karus

• Emperor Aurelian

• Emperor Julian

What geographic feature posed a significant challenge to Roman troops invading Persia?

• The Himalayas

• The Sahara Desert

• The Alps

• The Euphrates River

Which empire took over the conflict with the Sassanians after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• The Mongol Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

What was a major internal challenge that distracted Rome from focusing on Persia?

• Natural disasters

• Religious conflicts

• Civil wars

• Economic collapse

Why was the Roman Empire unable to maintain control over the Persian capital?

• Lack of interest

• Strong Persian counterattacks

• Insufficient resources

• Geographic isolation

What was a key factor that made the Parthians and Sassanians formidable opponents for the Romans?

• Their superior naval forces

• Their alliances with other empires

• Their strong military strategies

• Their advanced technology

What was the ultimate outcome of the Roman attempts to conquer Persia?

• Complete Roman victory

• Continued conflict without full conquest

• A long-lasting peace treaty

• Roman withdrawal and isolation