Persian Empire Quiz

Under whose rule did Persia build a strong army and start to create an empire?

• Darius the Great

• Alexander the Great

• Cyrus the Great

• Xerxes the Great

What was the main reason for the decline of the Persian Empire?

• Lack of resources

• Unhappiness with the government and heavy taxation

• Natural disasters

• Invasion by the Romans

Which Greek city-state supplied thousands of troops to fight the Persians?

• Athens

• Corinth

• Sparta

• Thebes

Who attacked the Persian Empire leading to its fall?

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Hannibal

• Genghis Khan

What was the purpose of the alliance between Sparta and Athens during the Persian Wars?

• To defeat the Persians

• To conquer each other

• To expand their empires

• To trade goods

Which city-state became the strongest member of the Delian League?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Thebes

• Corinth

What event marked the beginning of the Peloponnesian War?

• Sparta declared war on Athens

• Athens declared war on Sparta

• Thebes declared war on Athens

• Corinth declared war on Sparta

How long did the Peloponnesian War last before a truce was called?

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

What happened after Athens tried to expand its empire?

• Sparta won

• Athens won

• Thebes won

• Corinth won

What was the condition of Greek city-states after the war?

• They were left a mess

• They were prosperous

• They were united

• They were peaceful