Rise and Fall of the Persian Empire

Rise and Fall of the Persian Empire

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Religious Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the rise and fall of the Persian Empire, starting with its early history and the emergence of the Achaemenid dynasty. It highlights the reign of Cyrus the Great, known for his expansionist policies and humanitarian acts, including the abolition of slavery. The Persian military's strength and societal structure are discussed, along with the conflicts with Greece, notably under Xerxes. The decline of the empire is marked by Alexander the Great's conquests, leading to the end of the Achaemenid line. The video concludes by reflecting on the sophisticated nature of the Persian Empire and its lasting legacy.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name given to the Persian tribes in the earliest Syrian writings?

Parswa

Medes

Babylonians

Assyrians

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first Persian king to establish the Achaemenid dynasty?

Cyrus the Great

Darius I

Xerxes I

Akamenese

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant act is Cyrus the Great known for during his reign?

Defeating Alexander the Great

Conquering Greece

Abolishing slavery

Building Persepolis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Cyrus Cylinder known for?

First human rights law

A trade agreement

A military strategy

A religious text

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main strength of the Persian army?

Infantry

Chariots

Archers

Navy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the elite warriors in the Persian army known as?

The Spartans

The Samurai

The Legionnaires

The Immortals

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Persian king led the invasion against Greece during the Median Wars?

Darius I

Cyrus the Great

Xerxes I

Darius III

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