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- 1. Multiple Choice
The dynasty that Cyrus, Cambyses and Darius come from is called:
The Achaemenids
The Sassanids
The Parthians
The Medians
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of these countries revolted from Darius? Select THREE correct answers
Babylonians
Jewish
Egyptians
Elamites
Armenians
- 3. Multiple Choice
What did Darius claim about almost all the kings who revolted from him?
They offended the gods
They were imposters
They were evil
They were all magians
- 4. Fill in the Blank
The name for a Persian governor is a:
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of these did Darius create to help govern his empire? Select THREE correct answers
Organised the empire into provinces governed by Satraps
Created a professional army to protect him
Created roads and posting stations to connect the Empire
Extended citizenship to any people that he conquered
Agents called "eyes" and "ears" who reported to the king
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which ancient palace did Darius expand and renovate?
Susa
Babylon
Pasargadae
Ecbatana
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was the name of the new city that Darius created in the Persian heartland?
Pasargadae
Chorasmia
Ecbatana
Persepolis
- 8. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of the Egyptian Canal?
To keep the Egyptians too busy to revolt against him
It stopped Egypt from being invaded by the Ethiopians
It allowed trade between the East and West
To allow Darius' army to besiege the city of Memphis
- 9. Fill in the Blank
What was the name of Darius' wife?
- 10. Multiple Choice
According to Atossa, why should Darius embark on military conquests? Select THREE
It will prove to the Persians that he is a real man
It will keep the Persians too distracted to revolt
He is still young and should take the chance before he gets too old
It will make the empire more wealthy
The Greeks had offended her and she wanted revenge
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which nomadic people did Darius first attempt to conquer?
The Armenians
The Scythians
The Ionians
The Parthians
- 12. Multiple Choice
What conquest during Darius' reign do we have only little evidence for?
India
Greece
Ionia
Lydia
- 13. Multiple Choice
How was Darius' army almost destroyed during his invasion of Scythia?
He was ambushed in the forests
His supplies ran out
The Scythians tried to destroy the bridge he used to cross into Europe
The Greeks in his army betrayed him and worked with the Scythians
- 14. Multiple Choice
Why did the Ionian Greeks revolt under Darius? Select TWO
They wished to free themselves from the Tyrants
They were angry at the tribute they had to pay to the king
The Persians had banned worship of the Greek gods
Darius had executed their leaders
They were offended at Atossa's wish for Greek slaves
- 15. Multiple Choice
How did the Athenians react to the Ionian Revolt?
They refused to help them because they were too far away
They sent a letter to Darius demanding he free the Greeks
They sent donations to the revolting states
They sent a fleet of ships to assist the revolt
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why was Darius angry at the Athenians after the Ionian Revolt?
They burned down a temple in Sardis
They had slaughtered the Persian army
They had stolen money from the Persian treasury
They had banned worship of Ahura Mazda in Athens
- 17. Multiple Choice
How did Darius "punish" the Ionians after they revolted? Select TWO
He executed all of the tyrants
He confiscated all their armour and weapons
He expelled the tyrants and allowed them to become democracies
He reassessed how much money they had to pay to the king
He forced the Ionians to leave their cities and move to Persia
- 18. Multiple Choice
Who was the Athenian commander who led their army against the Persians?
Miltiades
Cimon
Mardonius
Leonidas
- 19. Fill in the Blank
What sporting event is named after the famous battle fought between the Athenians and the Persians?
- 20. Multiple Choice
The Battle of Marathon was fought on a:
Mountain
Beach
Island
Racecourse
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