Persian quiz

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Subject Persia 13 Terms/ 3 Short Answers 7, 10, 13		Name/ID #: Tyler/ #25
		Date:3/4/25
Questions/Main Ideas/Vocabulary	Notes/Answers/Definitions/Examples/Sentences
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Assyria	warrior kingdom
Nineveh	Capital of Assyrian Empire, known for its library
Persians	persian capital
Persepolis	a city meaning “the persian city” or “the city of the persians”
Cyrus I	aka “the great” made the persian empire he is a wise and tolerant ruler
Babylonian Exile	Cyrus Frees the Jewish people from this bloody war Jews regard him as “anointed one”
Cambyses II	(Cyrus’s son) comes to power Conquers Egypt, Rules unwisely Does not respect religious customs Slaughters many Dies after 8 years with no direct heir so His death puts the empire into turmoil!
Darius I	Takes control of the Persian Empire with help of the 10,000 Immortals Establishes roads, coins, provinces
10,000 Immortals	Elite Persian fighting unit helps Darius come to power
satraps	(governors) to rule each province of the Persian empire Copied by later governments
Royal road	Stretched over 1,600 miles from Susa to Anatolia Royal messenger: 7 days 111 post stations Supplies for messengers Aided trade and transport of troops, and communication throughout the empire
Zoroaster	A Persian prophet who taught about a great struggle between the spirits of good & evil One of the first monotheistic religions
Greece	The only place Persia fails to conquer






Short Answers
1. How was Cyrus’s style of leadership different from other kings ? (3 differences)/10 pts SL 7
1. Cyrus rules with tolerance & kind - refuses to allow soldiers to loot and burn cities, forbids slavery, frees the Jews 2. Honors local customs including religion (starts Human Rights) -Prays at temples of local gods 3. Earns loyalty from the conquered people 4. Expands trade throughout empire
2. Who was Darius? List and explain three of his major accomplishments. 12 pts SL 10
Expanding the Persian Empire: Darius worked hard to grow the Persian Empire. He led successful military campaigns and took control of new areas, including parts of India, Egypt, and Europe. This made the Persian Empire one of the largest in the world at the time. Improving the Government: Darius made many changes to how Persia was run. He divided the empire into smaller parts called satrapies (provinces), and each one was led by a satrap (governor). This made it easier to manage the large empire. He also created a system of taxes to help fund the empire and introduced new coins to make trade easier. Building Persepolis: Darius built a magnificent city called Persepolis, which became the capital of the Persian Empire. It was filled with grand palaces and beautiful artwork. Persepolis showed how powerful and wealthy Persia had become and was a place for important ceremonies.
3. Explain the Zoroastrian religion using the following terms Ahura Mazda, Ahriman, and Avesta. How was this religion different from other religions in that region at the time? (12) SL 13 Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion from Persia that centers around the belief in one god, Ahura Mazda, who represents all that is good, light, and truth. In contrast, Ahriman, the evil spirit, embodies darkness, chaos, and lies. Zoroastrians believe that life is a constant battle between these two forces. The religion's teachings are written in the Avesta, a holy book, which guides followers on how to live a righteous life. What made Zoroastrianism different from other religions at the time was its belief in only one god (monotheism), while most other cultures believed in many gods. It also emphasized the struggle between good and evil, giving people the choice to do what is right or wrong.