Understanding the Persian Empire

What is the correct pronunciation of the country discussed in the introduction?

• Iran

• I-ran

• Iran

• I-ran

What was the Persian Empire known for during the fifth century BCE?

• Being a small, isolated kingdom

• Having a complex civilization

• Being a democracy

• Having a tropical climate

What was the purpose of the qanat system in ancient Persia?

• To store food

• To build roads

• To provide water in an arid climate

• To create shelter

What was Cyrus the Great known for in his rule?

• Showing mercy and allowing religious freedom

• Building the Great Wall

• Conquering Greece

• Being a cruel ruler

Which religion was officially practiced in Persia during Cyrus's rule?

• Hinduism

• Zoroastrianism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

How did Darius the Great manage to control his vast empire?

• By building a wall around the empire

• By isolating the empire from others

• By setting up provinces and appointing governors

• By using a large army

What was one of Darius's significant contributions to trade?

• Building the Silk Road

• Establishing the Royal Road

• Inventing the wheel

• Creating a new currency

What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?

• The battle never happened

• It was a draw

• The Greeks won

• The Persians won

Who attempted to attack Greece after Darius?

• Julius Caesar

• Cyrus the Great

• Alexander the Great

• King Xerxes

What is a significant aspect of the Persian Empire's legacy?

• Its lack of innovation

• Its short-lived existence

• Its influence on later civilizations

• Its isolation from other cultures