The Persian Empire (2000 B.C.- 100 B.C.)

Who was the ruler of Persia in 550 BC who united the Medes and the Persians?

• Darius

• Cyrus the Great

• Zoroaster

• Alexander the Great

In which direction did Persia expand its territory by conquering Lydia and Babylonia?

• Northward

• Southward

• Westward

• Eastward

Who was the son of Cyrus who ruled in 500 BC?

• Cambyses II

• Darius

• Xerxes

• Artaxerxes

What was the largest empire to date, measuring 3,000 miles?

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

• British Empire

• Ottoman Empire

How did the provinces profit throughout the Persian Empire?

• Through trade and tribute

• By conquering new territories

• By increasing taxes on citizens

• Through agricultural development

What religion did Zoroaster introduce in 570 B.C.?

• Christianity

• Zoroastrianism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

What were the two gods in Zoroastrianism?

• The god of truth, light and goodness; The god of darkness and evil

• The god of war and peace; The god of love and hate

• The god of creation and destruction; The god of life and death

• The god of wisdom and knowledge; The god of ignorance and folly

What practice did the Persians learn from the Lydians?

• Coinage

• Writing

• Agriculture

• Architecture

What was the length of the Persian Royal Road?

• 1,500 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 1,200 miles

Who established a postal system in the Persian Empire?

• Darius

• Cyrus

• Xerxes

• Artaxerxes