Ancient Persian Empire Quiz

What was the primary religion of the Persian Empire?

• Christianity

• Zoroastrianism

• Islam

• Hinduism

Which of the following was NOT a major trade item in the Persian Empire?

• Silk

• Jewelry

• Hand-made Persian rugs

• Food

Who was the first Persian King to conquer Babylon, Media, and Lydia?

• Darius the Great

• Alexander the Great

• Cyrus the Great

• Xerxes

Darius established Persepolis as the capital city. What modern country is this located in?

• Egypt

• Iran

• Turkey

• Greece

The Route of Xenophon was Persia’s attempt to invade Greek city-states. What country did it start and end in?

• Started in Persia, ended in Greece

• Started in Egypt, ended in Persia

• Started in Greece, ended in Egypt

• Started in Turkey, ended in Italy

What types of handicrafts did Persians create?

• Rock carvings, metal works, weavings, jewelry, coins, and small statues.

• Pottery, glassware, paintings, and sculptures.

• Wood carvings, textiles, ceramics, and mosaics.

• Leather goods, paper crafts, embroidery, and tapestries.

What modern-day countries are included in the Persian Empire?

• Iran, Iraq, Armenia, Afghanistan, Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and India.

• United States, Armenia, Afghanistan, Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and China.

Darius established Persepolis as the capital city. What modern country is this located in?

• Iraq

• Iran

• Turkey

• Syria