Darius I

The dynasty that Cyrus, Cambyses and Darius come from is called:

• The Achaemenids

• The Sassanids

• The Parthians

• The Medians

Which of these countries revolted from Darius? Select THREE correct answers

• Babylonians

• Jewish

• Egyptians

• Elamites

• Armenians

What did Darius claim about almost all the kings who revolted from him?

• They offended the gods

• They were imposters

• They were evil

• They were all magians

The name for a Persian governor is a:

(a)  

Which of these did Darius create to help govern his empire? Select THREE correct answers

• Organised the empire into provinces governed by Satraps

• Created a professional army to protect him

• Created roads and posting stations to connect the Empire

• Extended citizenship to any people that he conquered

• Agents called "eyes" and "ears" who reported to the king

Which ancient palace did Darius expand and renovate?

• Susa

• Babylon

• Pasargadae

• Ecbatana

What was the name of the new city that Darius created in the Persian heartland?

• Pasargadae

• Chorasmia

• Ecbatana

• Persepolis

What was the purpose of the Egyptian Canal?

• To keep the Egyptians too busy to revolt against him

• It stopped Egypt from being invaded by the Ethiopians

• It allowed trade between the East and West

• To allow Darius' army to besiege the city of Memphis

What was the name of Darius' wife?

(a)  

According to Atossa, why should Darius embark on military conquests? Select THREE

• It will prove to the Persians that he is a real man

• It will keep the Persians too distracted to revolt

• He is still young and should take the chance before he gets too old

• It will make the empire more wealthy

• The Greeks had offended her and she wanted revenge