Persepolis Background Comprehension Quiz

What was the purpose of the Apadana Palace in Persepolis?

• Residential accommodation for the royal family

• Storage of royal artifacts

• Housing for government officials

• Conducting official ceremonies

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What was Persepolis known for?

• Its military might

• Its agricultural prowess

• Its grandeur and architectural marvels

• Its religious significance

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What was Persepolis known for?

• A. Agriculture and farming

• B. Trade and commerce

• C. Art and culture

• D. Military and warfare

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Who founded Persepolis and what was its purpose?

• Cyrus the Great, as a military stronghold

• Darius the Great, as the ceremonial capital of the empire

• Alexander the Great, as a center for trade

• Xerxes the Great, as a religious center

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How many columns did the Apadana Palace have and what was their height?

• 72 columns, each standing at a height of 20 meters

• 50 columns, each standing at a height of 10 meters

• 100 columns, each standing at a height of 30 meters

• 20 columns, each standing at a height of 72 meters

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