Persian Empire

Who was the founder of the Persian Empire?

• Alexander the Great

• Darius I

• Cyrus the Great

• Xerxes I

What was the main currency used in the Persian Empire?

• Dinar

• Daric

• Shekel

• Tetradrachm

Which modern-day country was the heart of the Persian Empire?

• Greece

• Turkey

• Iran

• Egypt

What was the main religion of the Persian Empire?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Zoroastrianism

• Islam

What was the name of the famous road built to connect the empire?

• The Royal Road

• The Silk Road

• The Golden Road

• The Spice Road

What was the name of the Persian king who invaded Greece but lost at the Battle of Marathon?

• Cyrus the Great

• Xerxes I

• Darius I

• Artaxerxes

What was the name of the Persian kings' grand palace in Persepolis?

• Babylon Palace

• Persepolis Palace

• The Great Hall of Persia

• Apadana

What type of government did the Persian Empire have?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What was the name of the elite Persian soldiers known as the king’s personal guard?

• The Spartans

• The Immortals

• The Centurions

• The Guardians

How did the Persian Empire treat the people they conquered?

• Forced them to change religion

• Allowed them to keep their customs and religion

• Took all their land and wealth

• Made them all slaves