Persia

Why did the Persians most likely build the Royal Road?

• To isolate the conquered peoples of the empire

• To develop a trade route with ancient Indian civilizations

• To supply the army no matter how far they traveled

• To follow the religious journey of Zarathustra

Which empire practiced Zoroastrianism?

• Nubia

• Egypt

• Phoenicia

• Persia

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Persian Empire.

• Tolerance of conquered people

• Built Royal road system

• Practiced Zoroastrianism

• Established first system of coined money

Which ruler is credited with the founding of the Persian Empire?

• Ramses the Great

• Alexander the Great

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius

Which two opposing forces do Zoroastrians believe exist in the universe?

• grass type and fire type

• Fire and water

• Good and evil

• Mortal and immortal

How did the Persian Empire manage its territories as it expanded?

• It mismanaged its territories and lost land as a result.

• It divided the empire into provinces that were managed by appointed governors.

• It stationed army bases in every major city of the empire.

• It held democratic elections to determine state rulers.

Which statement best explains the successful unification of other cultures under Persian control?

• The Persians had a large military.

• The Persians had tolerance of traditions and customs of the people they conquered

• The Persians forced all peoples to practice the Persian religion.

• The Persians treated the people they conquered harshly.

The Great Royal Road was an achievement of —

• India

• Egypt

• Persia

• Rome

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