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Ancient Persia and Persepolis Quiz

Authored by Sheryl D'Silva Willis

History

5th Grade

Ancient Persia and Persepolis Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire?

Darius the Great

Xerxes

Cyrus the Great

Alexander the Great

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ancient city served as the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire?

Babylon

Persepolis

Susa

Ecbatana

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary script used in the Achaemenid Empire for official inscriptions?

numeric system

alphabet

cunieform

heiroglyphs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Persian ruler is known for his extensive building projects, including the construction of Persepolis?

Cyrus the Great

Darius the Great

Xerxes

Cambyses II

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who succeeded Darius the Great as the ruler of the Achaemenid Empire?

Cyrus the Great

Xerxes

Artaxerxes I

Cambyses II

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event took place in 330 BCE concerning Persepolis?

It was founded

It was destroyed by Alexander the Great

It became the capital of the Achaemenid Empire

It was rebuilt by Darius the Great

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Persian ruler is known for his policy of tolerance towards the cultures and religions of the lands he conquered?

Darius the Great

Xerxes

Cyrus the Great

Cambyses II

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