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 _____ and with their rulers

Alexander the Great invaded and destroyed the _______ Empire

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

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

The __________ defeated the Parthians and began to rule Persia.

The Sassanians had _____ who wanted to bring back all that was truly Persian.

During the Sassanian dynasty, ______ achieved its greatest wealth.

____ invaders conquered the last Sassanian king.

Persian _______ changed through the Parthian and Sassanid periods.