Mesopotamian 8

Question 1

Pasargadae

Answer 1

559-30. Created by Cyrus, the founder of the Achaemenid empire.

Question 2

Behistun Rock Reliefs

Answer 2

522-519, Zagros Mountains, made under Darius I

Question 3

Persepolis

Answer 3

Constructed by Darius I (521-486) and Xerxes I (485-65)

Question 4

Apadana

Answer 4

After 518. Hypostyle audience hall at Persepolis. Peoples of different cultures shown and celebrated.

Question 5

Gate of Nations at Persepolis

Answer 5

485-64 (constructed under Xerxes I).

Question 6

Palace of Darius

Answer 6

522-486, Persepolis

Question 7

Darius I with crown prince Xerxes

Answer 7

6th-5th century BC.

Question 8

Naqsh I Rustam

Answer 8

Royal Achaemenid Tombs carved into the cliff face.

Question 9

Darius I statue in the round

Answer 9

510, Greywhacke, Egyptianizing.

Question 10

Gold winged lion Rhyton

Answer 10

5th century BC. Used luxurious items.

Question 11

Glazed Brick Relief Panel

Answer 11

Late 6th century BC. From Susa, the palace of Darius I. Susa and Persepolis were the main centers. Foundation inscription says that workers were from Babylonia.