Unit 4 - Persian and Chinese Empires Test

What was one of the key innovations in governance introduced by the Persian Empire?

• Democracy

• Bureaucracy

• Feudalism

• Monarchy

The Persian Empire is known for its innovations in _______.

• Art

• Governance

• Agriculture

• Technology

Which of the following regions was part of the Persian Empire around 485 B.C.E.?

• Greece

• Egypt

• Rome

• India

Which city did Cyrus the Great capture to mark the fall of the Neo-Babylonian Empire?

• Babylon

• Nineveh

• Susa

• Persepolis

What was one of the key administrative qualities of Cyrus the Great in governing the Persian Empire?

• Destroying cities

• Looting storehouses

• Treating people with tolerance

• Burning homes

Cyrus the Great forbade his soldiers from destroying cities and looting storehouses. Instead, he championed the idea of _______.

• Conquering more lands

• Treating people with tolerance

• Building new cities

• Enforcing strict laws.

What title was Cyrus known by in history?

• The Conqueror

• The Appeaser of the Gods

• The Builder

• The Warrior

Cyrus made offerings and prayed at temples to win the favor of the gods of those he ______.

• befriended

• conquered

• ignored

• feared

What was Cyrus' reputation known for among the Jewish people living in Babylon?

• Intolerance

• Tolerance

• Wealth

• Power

Cyrus was acknowledged by the Jewish people as sent by their god, (a)   .

• Zeus
• Yahweh
• Odin
• Ra