Persian Empire (overview/ Royal Road/ Currency Quiz

What year did the Persians begin to leave their mark in history?

• 500 B.C.

• 550 B.C.

• 600 B.C.

• 400 B.C.

Who was the leader that commanded the Persians to rebel against the Medes?

• Cambyses II

• Darius the Great

• Cyrus the Great

• Xerxes

How did Cyrus the Great treat the peoples he conquered?

• He executed all of them.

• He spared their lives and allowed autonomy.

• He forced them to convert to Zoroastrianism.

• He enslaved them.

What was a significant religious characteristic of the Persian Empire?

• They imposed their beliefs on others.

• They had a single religion for everyone.

• They were tolerant of different religions.

• They banned all religions besides Zoroastrianism.

Which group of people did Cyrus free during his conquests?

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Jewish people

• Medes

What was the purpose of the Royal Persian Road?

• To connect cities for trade.

• To allow for faster communication across the empire.

• To serve as a military route only.

• To provide a path for religious pilgrimages.

How long did it take for messages to be delivered across the empire using the courier service?

• 30 days

• 15 days

What was established to streamline business transactions in the Persian Empire?

• A new language

• A single currency

• A tax-free system

• A trade agreement

Which empire did the Persians dominate under Cambyses II?

• Babylon

• Greece

• Egypt

• Assyria

What challenge did the Persian Empire face due to its vast size?

• Cultural assimilation

• Difficulty in communication

• Lack of resources

• Military overreach