persia Flashcards
Who were the mysterious ancestors that most Persians believed in?
The Kayanids
The Kayanids were a legendary dynasty in Persian history.
What historical figure did the Greeks commemorate as ‘the best of all rulers’?
Cyrus
Cyrus is known for his leadership and is considered a model of a universal monarch.
What significant achievement did Cyrus attempt according to Greek historians?
The conquest of the world
This reflects the ambition and reach of Cyrus’s empire.
How long before Christ did Cyrus die?
Half a millennium
This places his death around 500 BC.
What ambitious project did one Persian king undertake to connect Europe and Asia?
A bridge of boats
This was part of an effort to conquer Greece.
Did the Persian king succeed in conquering Greece?
No, he failed
However, the attempt was notable for its ambition.
What name did Greek historians give to the ruins known as ‘the Place of a Hundred Pillars’?
The City of the Persians or Persepolis
Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire.
Fill in the blank: The sustained rewriting of history under Peroz cemented the identification of the Kayanids as __________.
mysterious ancestors
Peroz’s reign involved significant historical reinterpretation.
True or False: The Greeks had no knowledge of the Kayanids.
True
The Kayanids were not significant to Greek historians.
