Darius

Question 1

Name 4 building projects of Darius

Answer 1

The Darius canal, Development of Susa, Building the royal roads, The royal capital of Persepolis

Question 2

Name two features of Persepolis

Answer 2

Raised terrace covering 34 acres - this contained relief sculptures of people from 23 different nations
25 miles outside Pasagarde
Construction began in 518BC

Question 3

Where revolted during Darius’ reign?

Answer 3

Media, Parthia, Assyria, Egypt

Question 4

What did Darius divide Persia into?

Answer 4

Satrapies with Satraps

Question 5

In the Thrace and Scythia expedition how many men does Herodotus claim is in the army?

Answer 5

700,000 men

Question 6

What two rivers did the Persians have to cross in the Thrace and Scythian Expedition?

Answer 6

Bosporus (body of water) and the river Danube

Question 7

What happened at the end of the Thrace and Scythia expedition?

Answer 7

Scythian cavalry and archers forced Persians to retreat, the Persians become lost and Scythians beat them to the bridge therefore persuading the Greeks to rebel against Persia.

Question 8

How did Darius expand Persia?

Answer 8

Sent out a renaissance party to the Indus Valley, subdued the people and now they are pet of Persia.

Thrace was linked with a number of Greek Cities including Macedonia and Darius sent out ambassadors to demand earth and water, the Macedonians met the demands and became part of the Persian empire.