Ancient Persia

Who was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire?

• Xerxes I

• Alexander the Great

• Darius the Great

• Cyrus the Great

Which famous Persian king is known for his military campaigns and establishment of the first Persian Empire?

• Xerxes I

• Alexander the Great

• Darius the Great

• Cyrus the Great

What was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire?

• Ecbatana

• Persepolis

• Babylon

• Susa

Who succeeded Cyrus the Great as the king of Persia?

• Cambyses II

• Artaxerxes I

• Xerxes I

• Darius I

Which Greek historian is often referred to as the 'Father of History' and wrote about the Persian Empire?

• Herodotus

• Thucydides

• Xenophon

• Plutarch

What was the main commodity involved in Persian trade?

• gold

• spices

• porcelain

• silk

What was the significance of the Royal Road in the Persian Empire?

• It was used for religious ceremonies

• It facilitated communication, trade, and troop movement.

• It served as a defensive barrier

• It was primarily used for agricultural purposes

Which battle marked the first major defeat of the Persians against the Greeks during the Persian Wars?

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Plataea

Which Persian ruler is credited with creating the Immortals, an elite infantry force?

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius the Great

• Xerxes I

• Artaxerxes I

Which was not an accomplishment of King Darius?

• Built a good road system

• He weakened the military by underestimating his enemy

• Set up a centralized government

• Expanded the Persian Empire