Study Guide – Chapter 7, Ancient Persia

Who was the Persian leader who led a successful revolt against the Medes and was known as a tolerant leader? God used him to free the Israelites from captivity.

• Cyrus II

• Darius I

• Xerxes

• Artaxerxes

Which king expanded the size and power of the Persian Empire (Persia reached its greatest size and power)? God used him to ensured the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.

• Cyrus II

• Darius I

• Xerxes

• Artaxerxes

Who was the king of Persia and son of Darius I?

• Cyrus II

• Darius I

• Xerxes

• Artaxerxes

Who was chosen by Xerxes to be his queen and used by God to save the Israelites from being killed?

• A) Esther

• B) Nehemiah

• C) Ezra

• D) Herodotus

Who was the son of Xerxes and allowed Nehemiah and Ezra to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the wall?

• Cyrus II

• Darius I

• Xerxes

• Artaxerxes

Who led the Greek army in conquering many lands including the Persian Empire?

• Cyrus II

• Darius I

• Xerxes

• Alexander the Great

Who is known as the Father of History?

• Herodotus

• Xerxes

• Cyrus II

• Darius I

Who were the special soldiers for the king in Ancient Persia?

• A) Immortals

• B) Magi

• C) Achaemenid Empire

• D) Zoroastrians

What is the name of the Persian dynasty that began with Cyrus II?

• Achaemenid Empire

• Magi

• Zoroastrianism

• Immortals

What is the name for Zoroastrian priests in Ancient Persia?

• A) Magi

• B) Immortals

• C) Achaemenid Empire

• D) Zoroastrianism