Map Quiz: Persian Empire under Xerxes

What color is used to represent the Persian Empire under Xerxes on the map?

• Blue

• Green

• Orange

• Brown

Which body of water is located to the north of the Persian Empire as shown on the map?

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Arabian Sea

• Caspian Sea

Which city is marked with a dot closest to the western border of the Persian Empire under Xerxes?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Miletus

• Marathon

According to the map, which empire is located directly to the west of the Persian Empire around 400 B.C.E.?

• Greek Empire

• Roman Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Macedonian Empire

Where did Persia start according to the map?

• Northwestern Iran

• Northeastern Iran

• Southern Iran

• Eastern Iran

Which empire is shown in the largest area of the map, covering regions that include Media and Persis?

• Egypt

• Phrygia

• Babylonia

• Persis

Which body of water is located directly to the west of the region labeled as "Cilicia" on the map?

• The Black Sea

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Red Sea

• The Caspian Sea

Which of the following cities is not marked on the map?

• Sidon

• Tyre

• Jerusalem

• Damascus

How did the Persians build their empire according to the text?

• By forming alliances with their neighbors

• By using archers to surprise and stun their opponents

• By trading with other civilizations

• By adopting the culture of their neighbors

What was the Persians' strategy after using archers in battle?

• They would negotiate peace

• They would retreat to a safe distance

• They would rush them with spears before they could recover from their shock

• They would wait for their opponents to surrender