The Persian Empire

Question 1

Which statement best describes the founding of the Persian Empire?

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D: The empire was founded when nomadic herders were united.

Question 2

Which statement describes the rule of Cyrus the Great?

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

Question 3

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.

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

Question 4

NigeriaSudan✔ Egypt

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C: Egypt

Question 5

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.

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

Question 6

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.

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

Question 7

newest religionsextinct religions✔ oldest religions

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C: oldest religions

Question 8

Which event was most responsible for the beginning of the Persian Wars with Greece?

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A: the Ionian Revolt

Question 9

What was the objective of Xerxes the Great’s war with Greece?

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A: to conquer Greece

Question 10

Spartans from the Persians✔ Israelites from captivityBuddhists from prisons

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B: Israelites from captivity

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