Ancient Persian and Greek History Quiz

Who is known as the founder of the Achaemenid Empire?

• Darius I

• Zoroaster

• Cyrus the Great

• Homer

What was the Royal Road built by?

• Darius I

• Cyrus the Great

• Zoroaster

• Homer

Who was the founder of the Persian religion?

• Darius III

• Zoroaster

• Cyrus the Great

• Homer

What is a 'satrap' in ancient Persian context?

• A type of road

• A governor

• A mythical creature

• A form of government

What does 'polis' refer to in ancient Greece?

• A type of government

• A city-state

• A mythical story

• A form of art

What is an 'oligarchy'?

• Rule by a single person

• Rule by a small group

• Rule by the citizens

• Rule by the highest class

What is 'direct democracy'?

• Government elected by citizens

• Rule by a king

• Rule by a small group

• Rule by the highest class

What is the main theme of 'tragedy' in classical art?

• Humor

• Devastation

• Heroism

• Romance