The Persian Empire Quiz

Which empire was one of the largest in history, spanning three continents?

• Roman Empire

• British Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Ottoman Empire

Who was the founder of the Persian Empire?

• Alexander the Great

• Darius the Great

• Cyrus the Great

• Xerxes the Great

What was the capital city of the Persian Empire?

• Cairo

• Persepolis

• Tehran

• Baghdad

Which famous Persian king conquered Babylon?

• Artaxerxes I

• Darius the Great

• Cyrus the Great

• Xerxes the Great

What was the official religion of the Persian Empire?

• Hinduism

• Zoroastrianism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

Which famous battle marked the end of the Persian Empire?

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Gaugamela

• Battle of Plataea

• Battle of Marathon

What was the name of the Persian king who invaded Greece?

• Artaxerxes I

• Cyrus the Great

• Xerxes I

• Darius III

Which Persian king was known for his construction of Persepolis?

• Darius I

• Artaxerxes I

• Xerxes I

• Cyrus the Great

What was the main economic activity in the Persian Empire?

• fishing

• agriculture

• manufacturing

• mining

Which ancient civilization did the Persian Empire defeat to become the dominant power in the region?

• Greek Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Egyptian Empire