Persian Empire

Question 1

What are the defining characteristics of the Persian Political System ?

Answer 1

Kingdom was divided into 20 provinces that had their own religion and law, but Darius govenred through provincial governors to collect taxes and to lead militarily. Sent inspectors to make sure governors remained loyal

Question 2

Describe the way the Persian Emperors administrated their kingdom.

Answer 2

x

Question 3

Identify King ______ as the one who restored order and control in the Persian Empire.

Answer 3

Darius

Question 4

All roads lead to Rome but before them Persia had the _____

Answer 4

Royal Road

Question 5

What were the principles of Zoroastrianism ?

Answer 5

x

Question 6

What is a satrap ?

Answer 6

A provincial governor

Question 7

What were the King’s Eyes and Ears ?

Answer 7

Inspectors sent out by King Darius to make sure the satrap’s remain loyal.

Question 8

What was the Royal Road ?

Answer 8

x

Question 9

Who established the Persian Empire ?

Answer 9

King Cyrus

Question 10

The heart of the Persian Empire is modern day ______.

Answer 10

Iran

Question 11

Explain why Cyrus was so great.

Answer 11

x

Question 12

Identify ______ as Cyrus’s son and how he failed to live up to his father’s reputation.

Answer 12

Cambyses

Question 13

How long was the Royal Road

Answer 13

x

Question 14

The ______ and the Hittites controlled the Middle East until 1200 BCE ?

Answer 14

x

Question 15

Who followed the Hittites ?

Answer 15

The Assyrians