Persian Empire Quiz

The Persian Empire began in which region of the world?

• East Asia

• Southwest Asia

• Southwest Europe

• North Africa

Persian rulers were so successful, and unlike other rulers at the time because they were...

• always taking new lands

• stronger than other empires

• hostile toward conquered groups

• tolerant of other cultures

Zoroastrianism centers around what concept?

• Light (good) vs. Evil (dark)

• Jesus vs. Satan

• Lighting fires

• Converting new people

The Persian Empire eventually conquered which river valley civilizations from unit two?

• Egypt (Nile)

• Indus Valley (Indus)

• Mesopotamia (Tigris and Euphrates)

• All of these civilizations

The Persian Empire economy used...

• Coins

• Fire

• Silk

• Papyrus

What happened to conquered people who did not convert to Zoroastrianism?

• They were beaten

• They were killed

• They paid extra taxes

• They got bad jobs

How were goods and messages transported in Persia?

• On 10 lane superhighways

• An elaborate road network

• On airplanes and trucks

• Persia had no way to do this

Which of the following was considered sacred in Zoroastrianism?

• Electricity

• Water

• Fire

• Sand

About how long did it take a message to be delivered across the 1,677 mile Royal Road via the postal service?

• 3 months

• 2 months

• 14 days

• 7 days

Which of the following is a benefit of a bureaucracy?

• The people have a right to vote on what they feel is appropriate

• Responsibilities are divided to make sure one person is not overwhelmed

• One person is allowed complete control over all aspects of government

• If the emperor is displeased he can simply take over a department himself