The Persian Empire
Who was the Persian king that began conquering city-states in 550 BC?
Cyrus
Which Chinese philosopher emphasized respect for parents and ancestors?
Confucius
What name is given to the independent political units of ancient Greece?
city-states
Which battle in 490 BC saw the Greeks defeat the Persians near Athens?
The Battle of Marathon
Who became king of Macedonia after the assassination of Philip in 336 BC?
Alexander the Great
What was the name of the vast road built by Darius to connect parts of the Persian Empire?
The Royal Road
What is the name of the Chinese ethical system that values returning to the natural order of things?
Daoism
What was the name of the marketplace in Athens where political discussions took place?
agora
Who was the Persian king who assembled 250,000 men to invade Greece in 480 BC?
Xerxes
Which city in Egypt did Alexander found that became famous for its library and lighthouse?
Alexandria
What title did Cyrus earn for respecting the religious beliefs of conquered peoples?
"appeaser of the gods"
Who was the first emperor of unified China who ruled with legalist principles?
Shi Huang Di
Name the system of government where a small group of people rule, as practiced in Sparta.
At which narrow pass did 300 Spartans hold off the Persians for three days?
Thermopylae
What new culture was created when Alexander blended Greek culture with those of the lands he conquered?
Hellenism
What was the name of the officials Darius appointed to govern provinces?
Satraps
What harsh philosophy believed people were naturally bad and required strict laws and punishments?
Legalism
Who was the Athenian leader responsible for major democratic reforms including the Council of 500?
Cleisthenes
What was the name of the Greek naval battle where triremes defeated the Persian fleet?
The Battle of Salamis
How many cities named Alexandria did Alexander found during his lifetime?
70
Which empire did Cambyses conquer, but then disrespect by destroying temples and burning images of gods?
Egypt
How many areas did Shi Huang Di divide his empire into, governed by officials he selected?
36
What was the name of the legal code developed by Draco that applied equally to rich and poor?
Draco's Code
What alliance did the Greek city-states form after the Persian Wars?
The Delian League
After Alexander's death, how many kingdoms was his empire divided into?
4