THE EMPIRE
Who founded the Persian Empire.
Cyrus the Great
What is a satrap?
A ruler or governor in the Persian Empire.
What religion did the Persians follow?
Zoroastrianism
Why did Darius attack Greece?
He believed they were causing rebellions in the Persian Empire.
Who began conquering the Persians in 334 BC?
Alexander the Great.
What two kingdoms did Cyrus the Great unite?
The Medes and Persia.
How many satraps were there approximately?
20-30 satraps
The prophet of Zoroastrianism.
What as the outcome of the Battle Marathon?
Darius was defeated.
What territory did Alexander the Great take over?
From Eygpt to the borders of India.
What was the largest empire in Mesopotamia?
The Persian Empire
What was the Royal Road?
A road that connected the empire.
What is Ahura Mazda?
The main god in Zoroastrianism.
Who was Xerxes?
Darius's son.
What happened to the Persian Empire after Alexander's conquests?
It was taken over and lost its power.
How long did King Artaxerxes II rule?
46 years
What role did satraps play in the empire?
They enforce the king's laws and taxes.
How did Persians treat other religions?
People were allowed to keep their religion if they paid taxes and followed laws.
What happened at the Battle of Thermopylae?
Xerxes won against a small Greek force.
What was the significance of the Greek victories over Persia?
They marked the decline of Persian Power.
What was the name of the river between the Tigris and Persian Gulf?
The Persian Gulf
Which king built the Royal Road?
King Darius the Great.
What did Zoroastrianism teach about good and evil?
That there is a constant struggle between good and evil.
WHich battle did the Green fleet win against Xerxes?
The Battle of Salamis.
What were the consequences of the Persian defeat in battles?
The fall of the Persian Empire and the rise of Greek influence.