The Persian Empire

Where was the Persian Empire located during the 500s BC?

• East Asia

• Central Asia

• Southeast Asia

• Southwest Asia

Which 2 groups of people composed the early Persians, before they became a large civilization?

• cattle herders

• nomads

• ship builders

• warriors

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

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

Among the countries/empires/city-states below, which did not become a part of the Persian empire?

• China

• Judah

• Mesopotamia

• Syria

TRUE or FALSE: Cyrus the Great held his growing empire together by treating conquered people with harsh rule and cruel punishments.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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

Aside from Mesopotamia, Syria, and Judah, which of the following countries did Persia took over when it expanded its empire?

• Egypt

• France

• Italy

• Spain

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

TRUE or FALSE: As the Persian Empire expanded, its increasing size made it easier to manage.

• TRUE

• FALSE