Vocab Chapter 7

Question 1

The name of the Persian dynasty that began with Cyrus the second

Answer 1

Achaemenid

Question 2

A governor in Persia, who ruled a particular province; was responsible for collecting tribute and reported to the king

Answer 2

Satrap

Question 3

The capital city of Persia after Susa

Answer 3

Persepolis

Question 4

Also known as Darius, the great; king who expanded the size and power of the Persian empire

Answer 4

Darius the first

Question 5

Greek historian; known as the father of history

Answer 5

Herodotus

Question 6

The coin used in the Persian empire; named after Darius the first

Answer 6

Daric

Question 7

Special soldiers for the king in ancient Persia

Answer 7

Immortals

Question 8

The main religion of ancient Persia

Answer 8

Zoroastrianism

Question 9

The name for the Zoroastrian priests in ancient Persia

Answer 9

Magi

Question 10

King of Persia; also called Ahasueras; son of Darius

Answer 10

Xerxes

Question 11

The war between the Persians and the Greek

Answer 11

Persian wars

Question 12

Became ruler of Macedonia at the age of 22; led the Greek army in conquering many lands and spreading Greek culture

Answer 12

Alexander the Great