Persian Empire Quiz

Who founded the Persian Empire?

• Darius I

• Xerxes I

• Cyrus the Great

• Alexander the Great

What was the capital city of the Persian Empire under Darius I?

• Babylon

• Persepolis

• Athens

• Rome

Which Persian ruler built the Royal Road for better communication?

• Cambyses II

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius I

• Xerxes I

What was the official religion of the Persian Empire?

• Hinduism

• Zoroastrianism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

Which empire defeated the Persian Empire in 330 BCE?

• Roman Empire

• Greek Empire under Alexander the Great

• Ottoman Empire

• Mongol Empire

What was the system of provinces in the Persian Empire called?

• Satrapies

• Colonies

• Counties

• States

Who was the famous Persian ruler during the Greco-Persian Wars?

• Xerxes I

• Darius I

• Cyrus the Great

• Cambyses II

Which river formed a boundary of the Persian Empire to the west?

• Indus River

• Tigris River

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

The Persian Empire was famous for its tolerance of:

• Religions and cultures

• Slavery

• Harsh punishments

• Single-language policy

Which Persian ruler expanded the empire to its largest extent?

• Cambyses II

• Darius I

• Xerxes I

• Artaxerxes I