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- 1. Multiple Choice
Where was the Persian Empire located during the 500s BC?
East Asia
Central Asia
Southeast Asia
Southwest Asia
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which 2 groups of people composed the early Persians, before they became a large civilization?
cattle herders
nomads
ship builders
warriors
- 3. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: In the early days, after settling in the highlands of Persia, the Persians came under the control of other peoples.
TRUE
FALSE
- 4. Multiple Choice
In the 500s BC, who was the king who built a strong Persian army that led to the creation of the Persian empire?
Alexander the Great
Barathion the Great
Cyrus the Great
Darius the Great
- 5. Multiple Choice
Among the countries/empires/city-states below, which did not become a part of the Persian empire?
China
Judah
Mesopotamia
Syria
- 6. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Cyrus the Great held his growing empire together by treating conquered people with harsh rule and cruel punishments.
TRUE
FALSE
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which 2 of the examples below show how Cyrus the Great treated the conquered people of Persia?
he punished them for their littlest mistakes
he allowed them to keep their own languages, religions, and laws
when a family member commits a crime, Cyrus punishes all his family members
he decided that the Jews exiled in Babylon would be allowed to return to their homeland
- 8. Multiple Choice
Aside from Mesopotamia, Syria, and Judah, which of the following countries did Persia took over when it expanded its empire?
Egypt
France
Italy
Spain
- 9. Multiple Choice
What did the Persians consider as the "most important" route in the empire because it provided them food, water, and fresh horses?
Awkward Road
Country Road
Royal Road
Silk Road
- 10. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: As the Persian Empire expanded, its increasing size made it easier to manage.
TRUE
FALSE
- 11. Multiple Choice
Who was the king who reorganized the Persian government from 522 to 486 BC to make it more efficient?
Darius I
Darius II
Darius III
Darius IV
- 12. Multiple Choice
What are satrapies?
Persian empires
Persian enemies
Persian governors
Persian provinces
- 13. Multiple Choice
What are satraps?
Persian empires
Persian enemies
Persian governors
Persian provinces
- 14. Multiple Choice
Why did the Persian soldiers have a strong loyalty to the Persian king?
They were punished if they did not become loyal.
They were paid and given professional army training.
They were citizens called upon to serve in times of war.
They were conquered people who had no choice but to be loyal, or their families will be slaughtered.
- 15. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: At first, the Persians worshipped only one god.
TRUE
FALSE
- 16. Multiple Choice
In the 600s BC, who introduced a new religion to the Persians?
Alexander
Odoacer
Tantrumer
Zoroaster
- 17. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Zoroastrianism taught that there was one supreme god.
TRUE
FALSE
- 18. Multiple Choice
Who was the god of the Zoroastrians?
Ahura Ahah
Ahura Honda
Ahura Mazda
Ahura Toyota
- 19. Multiple Choice
Among the teachings of Zoroaster, which one below did he not preach to the Persians?
there is one supreme god
evil exists but goodness will reign in the end
sacred songs, prayers, and hymns, should be delivered to Ahura Mazda
there are other gods and goddesses who are less powerful than Ahura Mazda
- 20. Multiple Choice
TRUE or FALSE: Because of Zoroastrianism, Persian kings believed that they ruled by the power of Ahura Mazda and were responsible to him alone.
TRUE
FALSE
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