Chapter 9 Section 1 Quiz

Who ruled over Persia for 150 years before they gained their independence?

• Medes

• Darius

• Greece

• Cyrus

Who had ruled the largest empire the world had ever seen at that time in history?

• Darius 1

• Greece

• Medes

• Cyrus

Why were there almost no revolts against Cyrus the Great?

• they liked the Persian customs better than their own

• his military was too powerful for anyone to overtake

• people were too afraid of punishment

• because he treated those he conquered very well

Who conquered Egypt?

• Cambyses

• Darius 1

• Greece

• Cyrus the Great

How did Darius secure his title as the new leader of Persia?

• took charge of the military

• gained support from the common people

• held an election for all free males to vote

• killed off all of his rivals

Who was put in charge of Peria's 20 provinces?

• satraps

• military generals

• kings

• his sons

What good did Darius 1 do for Persia?

• expanded the military and upgraded weapons

• allowed women to participate in government

• standardized all of Persia's writing and measurements

• made many roads and built a new capital

Which religion was very popular in Persia for many centuries?

• Zoroastrianism

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Greek Mythology

How did the Persians win the second invasion of Greece?

• The Greeks surrendered when they saw they were outnumbered by Persian troops

• The Persians burned all of the Greeks farmland, eventually starving the Greeks

• They killed the main military leaders first, and the Greek troops scattered

• A Greek soldier lead Persia to attack the Spartans from behind

How did the Greeks win the battle at Salamis?

• they burned the Persian military base and many of their weapons

• they surrounded the Persian troops and killed them all

• they killed the main military leaders first, and the Greek troops scattered

• they sank many of the Persians' ships