Context
What is the name of the dynasty we have been studying?
The Achaemenid Dynasty
Who is the main god worshipped? BONUS: What was this religion called?
Ahura Mazda; Zoroastrianism
What is proskynesis?
Sign of respect where an official would touch their hand to their lips and bow in the presence of the king
TRUE or FALSE: During the reign of Darius I, the Achaemenid empire was at its height.
TRUE
Who did Darius claim was an imposter?
Name TWO regions/areas the Persians conquered.
Give TWO features of Persian kingship.
Religious policy; administration of empire; building program; warfare & expansion; legitimacy and public image
What is a lamassu?
A winged bull with a human bearded head. It warded off evil and was often placed at entrances
What city did Darius I begin building?
Persepolis
What year did Cyrus the Great die?
530 BC
What years did the Achaemenid dynasty cover?
550 BC to 330 BC
What is the Behistun inscription?
An inscription on a cliff face along the road that connected the capitals of Babylon and Ecbatana. It explores the victories of Darius I and his struggle for succession
What are the three images of authority figures presented at Persepolis?
Tolerance; religious piety; powerful/strong
In which battle did Darius I fight against the Greeks?
The Battle of Marathon
What year was Persepolis destroyed? BONUS: By who?
It was destroyed in 330 BC by Alexander the Great
Who could the Persians never conquer?
The Scythians
How did the satrapy system maintain power?
Develop mutually beneficial relationships and administer the large empire
How does the Gate of All Nations show power?
Trilingual inscription; lamassu; organising officials; impressive entrance
When did Darius I reign?
522 BC - 486 BC
Who freed the Jewish people from Babylon?
Cyrus the Great
List ALL FIVE capital cities of the Persian Empire.
Ecbatana, Susa, Babylon, Pasargadae, Persepolis
How did Darius I reform the satrapy system to maintain power?
How does the Apadana show power?
Where the King received his subjects/tribute; shows tolerance; shows extent of the empire; 23 subject nations
Briefly describe Darius I's invasion of Greece
Your teacher will decide if you are correct :)
What is bigger? The Tachara or the Hadish
The Hadish (Palace of Xerxes). The Tachara was the Palace of Darius and was smaller than Xerxes' palace