Ancient Greece: The Persian Empire

How did Persia become involved in the Peloponnesian Wars? - Sparta had destroyed the Athenian navy, so Persia attacked Sparta. - The Persians had burned Athens, so Persia was attacked by Sparta. - Athens had defeated Persia at the Battle of Salamis, so Persia supported Sparta. - Sparta had resisted Persia at the Battle of Thermopylae, so Persia supported Athens.

Athens had defeated Persia at the Battle of Salamis, so Persia supported Sparta.

What prompted Darius I to lead a Persian invasion of Greece? - Themistocles trapped and destroyed the Persian navy at Salamis. - Dozens of Spartans fought the entire Persian army at Thermopylae. - Persia supported Sparta against Athens in the Peloponnesian Wars. - Athens supported a revolt of Ionian Greeks against the Persian governor.

Athens supported a revolt of Ionian Greeks against the Persian governor.

Which statement describes the rule of Cyrus the Great? - Cyrus the Great was a brutal dictator who inspired fear. - Cyrus the Great believed he was a god, like an Egyptian pharaoh. - Cyrus the Great was a talented politician but not an effective soldier. - Cyrus the Great was a strong military leader but, he left conquered land intact.

Cyrus the Great was a strong military leader but, he left conquered land intact.

The Persian Empire expanded the most under the rule of ____. Cyrus the Great Darius Xerxes

Darius

Who first improved on the Persian political and legal systems established by Cyrus the Great? Darius I Herodotus Xerxes I Zoroaster

Darius I

How did Darius change the empire's economy? Choose three correct answers. Darius had the Royal Road built, which connected trade routes. Darius established a common currency for the empire. Darius canceled road-building projects to save money. Darius made the economy more dependent on slavery. Darius required conquered nations to pay tribute to Persia.

Darius had the Royal Road built, which connected trade routes. Darius established a common currency for the empire. Darius required conquered nations to pay tribute to Persia.

Why did the Battle of Thermopylae become legendary? - The Greeks won a surprise victory, and the Persians retreated. - The battle caused the Peloponnesian Wars between Athens and Sparta. - Dozens of Spartan warriors held off the entire Persian army for three days. - A Greek navy led by Themistocles trapped and destroyed the Persian navy.

Dozens of Spartan warriors held off the entire Persian army for three days.

The Persian Empire conquered the African kingdom of ___. Nigeria Sudan Egypt

Egypt

The Persian military was unique because its soldiers were ____. volunteers professionals amateurs

professionals

Zoroaster was a Persian ___ who spread the beliefs ____ throughout the Persian Empire. prophet god emperor Buddhism Zoroastrianism Persian supremacy

prophet Zoroastrianism

Which event was most responsible for the beginning of the Persian Wars with Greece? the Ionian Revolt the Babylonian Revolt the Greek invasion of Egypt the Battle of Thermopylae

the Ionian Revolt

In Zoroastrianism, Ahura Mazda is ___. a prophet the one god an emperor

the one god

What was the objective of Xerxes the Great's war with Greece? to conquer Greece to enslave the Greeks to spread Zoroastrianism to prevent a Greek invasion

to conquer Greece

The Persian conquest of Babylon liberated ____. Spartans from the Persians Israelites from captivity Buddhists from prisons

Israelites from captivity

Which statement best describes ancient Persian society? It rejected a caste system. It allowed the practice of slavery. It accepted many cultural practices. It forced people to follow an official religion.

It accepted many cultural practices.

What was an effect of the Greco-Persian Wars on the Persian Empire? Persian rule was accepted in Ionia. The Persian Empire began to decline. Control in Greece shifted to the Persian Empire. Median rule ended, and the Persian Empire was unified.

The Persian Empire began to decline.

What was a result of the Battle of Thermopylae? The Persians burned down Athens. The Persians retreated from Greece. The Greeks destroyed the Persian navy. The Greeks fought a war against Sparta.

The Persians burned down Athens.

What was the official language of the Persian Empire? Aramaic Hebrew Hindi Turkish

Aramaic

What is a feature of Zoroastrianism? - Followers believe in worshipping multiple gods. - Followers believe that people should be required to give tributes. - Followers believe in making animal sacrifices as part of their worship. - Followers believe that people are free to make their own choices.

Followers believe that people are free to make their own choices.

What was a contribution of Darius I? - He expanded the Persian Empire into Central Asia and Greece. - He overthrew the Median Empire and founded the Persian Empire. - He led the Persian army that beat the Greeks at the Battle of Thermopylae. - He commanded the Persian navy against the Greeks in the Battle of Salamis.

He expanded the Persian Empire into Central Asia and Greece.

What strategy did Cyrus the Great use as he expanded the Persian Empire? He kept local leaders in place. He destroyed rebellious cities. He made tribes become nomadic. He gained loyalty by giving away gold.

He kept local leaders in place.

What role did Themistocles play during the Greco-Persian Wars? He led the Athenian navy at the Battle of Salamis. He recorded the story of the Greco-Persian Wars. He led the Persian invasion of the island of Marathon. He defended a mountain pass against the Persian army.

He led the Athenian navy at the Battle of Salamis.

Which statements describe the rule of Cyrus the Great? Choose three correct answers. He provided a postal system to enhance communication. He used roads to connect different parts of the empire. He united conquered lands by requiring everyone to speak Persian. He allowed local leaders to continue to rule. He put Persians in charge of conquered lands.

He provided a postal system to enhance communication. He used roads to connect different parts of the empire. He allowed local leaders to continue to rule.

What were the origins of the Persian Empire? It was founded on a dry plateau in modern-day India. It was founded when Darius I crushed a Greek revolt. It began when the Greeks overthrew the Median Empire. It began when Cyrus the Great united nomadic herding tribes.

It began when Cyrus the Great united nomadic herding tribes.

What is true about the culture of the Persian Empire? It recognized and treated all people as equals. It allowed only the language and religion of the ruling class. It destroyed ancient cultures after the conquest of other regions. It influenced the traditions and ways of life of many modern nations.

It influenced the traditions and ways of life of many modern nations.

What is significant about the Avesta? It is the set of Zoroaster's recorded teachings. It was a set of laws for the Persian Empire. It was a type of currency in the Persian Empire. It is the title of a book of history by Herodotus.

It is the set of Zoroaster's recorded teachings.

What was true of the Persian Empire? It was quick to invade regions throughout China. It was the first to defeat the powerful Greek Empire. It was the first empire to link Asia, Africa, and Europe. It was defeated by the Medians, Babylonians, and Lydians.

It was the first empire to link Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Which statement best describes the founding of the Persian Empire? - The empire crushed the cultures of the lands it conquered. - The empire was founded by powerful farming communities. - The empire defeated the Athenians and took over Greece. - The empire was founded when nomadic herders were united.

The empire was founded when nomadic herders were united.

What was the political structure of the Persian Empire under Darius? Choose three correct answers. - The empire was one very large state. -The empire was organized into 20 satrapies. - Each state of the empire was ruled by a satrap. -Darius made sure every satrapy had a military commander. - The Persian government did not allow other religions to be practiced.

The empire was organized into 20 satrapies. Each state of the empire was ruled by a satrap. Darius made sure every satrapy had a military commander.

How did the Persians improve communication throughout their empire? - They used carrier pigeons to send messages. - They built roads and invented a postal service. - They had fast runners relay messages over long distances. - They made their subjects use only one common language.

They built roads and invented a postal service.

How were women treated in the Persian Empire? They were considered fully equal to men. They were considered the same as enslaved persons. They had a role in founding and leading the government. They had more power and influence than in other cultures.

They had more power and influence than in other cultures.

Who founded a religion that was widely practiced in the Persian Empire? Ahura Mazda Cyrus the Great Xerxes Zoroaster

Zoroaster

How did the Persians build a strong empire? by building public libraries by using a common currency by enslaving conquered people by supporting new technologies

by using a common currency

Before Xerxes I invaded Greece, what did he first need to do? put down a revolt of Ionian Greeks defeat revolts in Babylon and Egypt support Sparta in the Peloponnesian Wars build the Royal Road so his army could reach Greece

defeat revolts in Babylon and Egypt

Zoroastrianism can be described as one of the ____. newest religions extinct religions oldest religions

oldest religions

Zoroastrians believe in ___. many gods one god two gods

one god

What concept do Zoroastrians reject? priests polytheism good and evil written teachings

polytheism