History Test Chapter 7 #13-26

Relate the importance of the Behistun carvings in deciphering ancient cuneiform

Answer explanation

They were one of the sources used to decipher Persian cuneiform. the work done by Henry Rawlinson was one of the sources used to decipher Persian cuneiform. The work done by Henry Rawlinson and other scholars resulted in a great breakthrough in understanding ancient civilizations. Many other cuneiform scripts were finally able to be read.

A factor in the decline of the Persian empire includes that they people were discontent with the high (a)   and with their rulers

Alexander the Great invaded and destroyed the (a)   Empire

After Alexander's family, the next family that came to rule Syria and Persia was the (a)   .

Persians controlled Persian territory again after the (a)   took Parthia and were able to extend their control.

The (a)   defeated the Parthians and began to rule Persia.

The Sassanians had (a)   who wanted to bring back all that was truly Persian.

During the Sassanian dynasty, (a)   achieved its greatest wealth.

(a)   invaders conquered the last Sassanian king.

Persian (a)   changed through the Parthian and Sassanid periods.