Persia & Ancient Greece

Who was the first leader of the Persian Empire?

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

What was unique about the rule of the Persians under Cyrus the Great?

• He forced all peoples to believe in his religion

• He allowed people to keep their local customs and religions

• He moved people to new lands so they could not rebel as easy

• He allowed elections

Zoroastrians believe in _____________.

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

Which modern day country was the Persian Empire centered around?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Iran

• India

Who conquered the Persian empire?

• the Huns

• Alexander the Great

• Ashoka

• Darius the Great

Which term describes the blending of Greek culture with Persian, Indian, & Egyptian influences?

• Classical

• Arabesque

• Hellenistic

• Hellenic

What was the large open area in Greek city-states called? It served as a meeting place, market, & place to discuss politics.

• Agora

• Acropolis

• Democracy

• Mall

How does Athenian democracy differ from our democracy?

• In Athens citizens directly voted to make decisions and we elect representatives.

• Athens had less people on a jury than we have today.

• Athens didn’t allow foreigners to vote or make decisions.

• Women had more rights in Athenian democracy.

What about Greek physical geography led to less communication b/t areas and the rise of city-states?

• They did not have telephones

• the Mountains and water between islands

• communication was easy

• most people had horses

How is the influence of ancient Greece seen in today's world?

• the clothes that they wore
• buildings and architecture
• everybody walks everywhere
• communities are isolated