Persia

Who was the first leader of the Persian Empire?

• Xerxes
• Darius the Great
• Cyrus the Great
• Alexander the Great

Cyrus as a leader refused to_______________ which was very rare in the ancient world.

• make his conquered enemies slaves
• kill any enemies in war
• pay taxes to the capital
• leave the capital city

Zoroastrianism is considered a "dualistic" faith this means. . .

• It believes in opposing sides such as good and evil.
• It believes in fighting and dueling as an artform.
• Believes all people are bad and need strict laws to control.
• None of these are true.

Zoroastrians believe in _____________.

• 1 God
• 3 Gods
• Many Gods
• No Gods

What is the name of the original Persian religion?

• Ahura Mazda

• Angra Mainyu

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

Trade flourished in the Persian Empire because

• Darius introduced a common currency.

• Persian roads allowed for international trade.

• the demand for goods grew as people saw a variety of products carried on the roads

• travel was easy and safe

Darius managed his large empire

• by developing a central government

• by building roads to connect the empire

• without maintaining a strong well-trained military

• by supporting trade and commerce

Ancient Persia originated in what modern country?

• Iran

• Iraq

• Egypt

• Greece

What was the name of the Persian ruler of each province or state?

• King

• Governor

• Satrap

• Lord

This Persian King expanded the Persian Empire and began construction of the Royal Road

• Darius

• Achaemenid

• Cyrus the Great

• Xerxes