The Rise and Fall of the Persian Empire

Who became king of Macedon after Philip's assassination?

• Darius III

• Artaxerxes II

• Alexander III

• Cyrus the Younger

What was a significant factor in Xerxes' downfall?

• His moral corruption and neglect

• His successful conquests

• His alliance with Greece

• His military prowess

Who was responsible for the murder of Xerxes?

• Darius III

• Artaxerxes I

• Artabanus

• Cyrus the Younger

What was the outcome of the revolt in Egypt during Artaxerxes I's reign?

• Egypt gained independence

• Athens took control

• The revolt was crushed

• Persia lost its territories

Who challenged Artaxerxes II for the throne?

• Darius III

• Cyrus the Younger

• Philip of Macedon

• Xerxes

What was the result of the Battle of Cunaxa?

• Cyrus the Younger won

• Artaxerxes II was defeated

• Xenophon was captured

• The battle ended in a draw

Who led the Ten Thousand back to Greece?

• Darius III

• Cyrus the Younger

• Xenophon

• Artaxerxes II

What was a significant achievement of Artaxerxes III?

• Reintegrating Egypt into the empire

• Conquering Greece

• Forming an alliance with Rome

• Defeating Alexander the Great

Who was responsible for the assassination of Artaxerxes III?

• Cyrus the Younger

• Alexander III

• Xerxes

• Bagoas

Who crossed into Asia with an army to challenge the Persian Empire?

• Darius III

• Artaxerxes II

• Alexander the Great

• Philip of Macedon