Introduction to Persia

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a major feature of the Persian Empire's government?

• It relied on a large bureaucracy to manage affairs.

• It had no organized system of government.

• It was ruled by a single religious leader.

• It did not allow any other religions.

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the satraps in the Persian Empire?

• Spread their customs

• Govern Provinces

• Spread corruption

• To construct the Royal Road

Open Ended

How did the Persian government maintain control over such a vast and diverse empire?

Multiple Select

What were the main beliefs of Zoroastrianism? (Check all that apply)

• Monotheism (Ahura Mazda)

• Strong Government

• Free Will

• Good and Evil

Multiple Choice

How did Persian religious policies contribute to the empire’s success?

• Satrapies

• Religious Tolerance

• Ahura Mazda

• Inspectors

Multiple Choice

What was the role of the Immortals in the Persian military?

• Diplomacy

• Zoroastrianism

• Religious Tolerance

• The King's personal guard

Open Ended

Why do you think Persia’s approach to ruling conquered peoples helped maintain its empire?

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Royal Road?

• Improve trade by allowing travel between cities

• Farming

• Support a growing population

• Qanats

Multiple Choice

How did the Persian trade networks benefit the empire’s economy and culture?

• They allowed for the expansion of the Persian military into new territories

• They enabled the development of a democratic government

• They fostered economic growth and cultural exchange with other civilizations

• They led to the decline of agriculture as the primary economic activity

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of Persepolis?

• To serve as a military fortress for defending the empire

• To act as a center for trade and commerce

• To function as a ceremonial capital and symbol of imperial power

• To be the primary residence of the Persian king

Multiple Choice

How did Persian art and architecture reflect the empire’s diversity?

• By building only in the style of ancient Greek temples

• By using local materials and techniques from only one region

• By featuring relief carvings of people from various parts of the empire and combining artistic influences from different cultures

• By creating simple, unadorned structures to symbolize the empire’s austerity

Open Ended

Who conquered the Persian Empire?

Open Ended

How did Persian innovations influence later civilizations?