Investigating Ancient History: Persia 560 – 330 BCE

According to the inscription known as DPa, who built the Taçara, 'Winter Palace', in Persepolis?

• King Artaxerxes II

• King Xerxes I

• King Darius I (the Great)

• King Cyrus the Great

Who completed the construction of the Taçara after King Darius I the Great died?

• Artaxerxes III.

• Alexander the Great.

• Cyrus the Younger.

• His son, Xerxes.

What was the role of the king and court in the social and political structure of Persian society at the beginning of the period 560BCE?

• The king and court played a central role in the social and political structure of Persian society, including the 'bandaka', the role of the family, tribal, and clan systems, royal women, commoners, and subject peoples.

• The king and court had little influence, with most power held by local governors and merchants.

• The king and court were only symbolic figures, with real authority exercised by religious leaders.

• The king and court were primarily responsible for economic matters, leaving social and political issues to the military.

Which god was worshipped in Persian religion, and what was the relationship of the Great King to this god?

• The god Vishnu was worshipped, and the king was regarded as his incarnation.

• The god Zeus was worshipped, and the king was considered his son.

• The god Odin was worshipped, and the king was believed to be his messenger.

• The god Ahuramazda was worshipped, and the king was seen as having been chosen by Ahuramazda.

What was the foundation of the Persian economy during the period 560 to 330 BCE?

• The Persian economy was based on agriculture, tribute and trade, and Corvée obligations.

• The Persian economy relied mainly on industrial manufacturing and banking systems.

• The Persian economy was primarily dependent on fishing and nomadic herding.

• The Persian economy was centered around mining precious metals and gem trading.

What was the composition of the Persian military during the Achaemenid period?

• The Persian military was composed only of mercenaries from Greece and Egypt.

• The Persian military included the Persian cavalry and infantry, as well as varied forces from the many satraps of the Empire

• The Persian military consisted solely of naval forces and had no land army.

• The Persian military was made up entirely of slaves with no leadership structure.

Who were the key rulers involved in the establishment and consolidation of the Achaemenid dynasty?

• Nebuchadnezzar, Hammurabi, Sargon, and Nabonidus.

• Alexander the Great, Ptolemy, Seleucus, and Antigonus.

• Ashoka, Chandragupta, Bindusara, and Samudragupta.

• Cyrus II, Cambyses, Darius, and Xerxes.

What was the significance of the Royal Road in the Achaemenid Empire?

• The Royal Road was important for communication and transport within the empire.

• It was a religious pilgrimage route for Zoroastrian priests.

• The Royal Road was used exclusively for military parades and ceremonies.

• It served as the main boundary dividing the empire from its neighbors.

Which cities served as royal capitals of the Achaemenid dynasty?

• Pasargadae, Susa, and Persepolis.

• Babylon, Nineveh, and Ur.

• Athens, Sparta, and Corinth.

• Memphis, Thebes, and Alexandria.

What was the impact of Persian kings' religious policy on the empire?

• The policy led to the complete abandonment of all local religions in the empire.

• The religious policy only had a minimal effect on beliefs within the empire, because the Persians were tolerant of their subjects' beliefs and practices

• The policy resulted in the destruction of all temples outside Persia.

• The Persians forced all subjects to convert to Zoroastrianism.