The Rise of the Persian Empire sect 1

Who led the Persian revolt against the Medes?

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius the First

• Xerxes the First

• Alexander the Great

What marked the beginning of the Persian Empire?

• The Battle of Marathon

• The rise of Darius the First

• Cyrus's victory over the Medes

• The fall of Greece

What was Cyrus the Great known for regarding the people he conquered?

• Enslaving them

• Exiling them

• Forcing them to adopt Persian customs

• Allowing them to keep their own customs

What is a cavalry?

• A group of foot soldiers

• A Persian province

• A unit of soldiers who ride horses

• A type of ancient weapon

Who claimed the throne after the rebellion in Persia?

• Darius the First

• Alexander the Great

• Cyrus the Great

• Xerxes the First

How did Darius the First organize the Persian Empire?

• By creating a single centralized government

• By forming alliances with Greece

• By dividing it into 20 provinces

• By conquering Egypt

What were the governors of the Persian provinces called?

• Emperors

• Generals

• Pharaohs

• Satraps

What event began the series of wars between Persia and Greece?

• The rise of Cyrus the Great

• The fall of the Persian Empire

• The invasion of Greece by Darius the First

• The Battle of Marathon

Who tried to invade Greece 10 years after the Battle of Marathon?

• Alexander the Great

• Cyrus the Great

• Darius the First

• Xerxes the First

How long did the Medes rule over Persia?

• 200 years

• 150 years

• 100 years

• 50 years