Ancient Persian Society

According to the diagram of Ancient Persian Society, who sat at the top of the feudal society and reigned over the largest empire of its time?

• The Great King

• Priests (Magi)

• Peasant farmers

• Court Officials

Which group was at the bottom of the Ancient Persian Society pyramid?

• Workers and Artisans

• Peasant farmers

• Satraps

• Court Officials

In Ancient Persian society, Satraps were often members of the upper nobility (or extended Royal Family).

• True

• False

Persian society was ________, with the king and royal family at the top, followed by priestly advisors, aristocratic nobles, benefactors, military officials, scribes, merchants, craftspeople/artisans, peasants, and slaves.

• anarchic

• egalitarian

• hierarchical

• democratic

What term was used for all subjects of the Persian king, regardless of their social status?

• bandaka

• satrap

• raja

• noble

According to the Behistun Inscription, who granted Darius the empire?

• Zeus

• Ahuramazda

• Marduk

• Amun

In ancient Persia, it was believed that the king must protect what is right and strive against what was called the 'Lie'.

• True

• False

In ancient Persia, it was believed that the king must punish disloyalty and wickedness.

• True

• False

In ancient Persia, it was believed that the perfect Persian ruler must display which two qualities?

• Kindness and humility

• Wealth and beauty

• Strength and speed

• Wisdom and justice

According to Darius, what did he accomplish by the favour of Ahuramazda?

• Darius 'put things right', ended battles, and undertook construction work by the favour of Ahuramazda.

• Darius conquered new lands and expanded his empire by the favour of Ahuramazda.

• Darius established a new religion by the favour of Ahuramazda.

• Darius abolished all taxes by the favour of Ahuramazda.