Persian Empire
Who was the first great king of the Persian Empire?
Cyrus the Great
What sea was the center of Greek civilization?
The Mediterranean Sea
Who founded the Maurya Empire in 322 BCE?
Chandragupta Maurya
After which war did Ashoka decide to stop fighting?
The Kalinga War
Who was Alexander’s father?
Philip II of Macedonia
What did Darius I introduce to help with trade and taxes?
The daric coin
What are the two famous Greek columns?
Doric and Ionic
Which empire is often called India’s Golden Age?
The Gupta Empire
What religion did Ashoka support and spread?
Buddhism
What did Cyrus allow the Jews to do after freeing them from Babylon?
Return to Judah
What is the name of the clay cylinder that shows Cyrus’s ideas of tolerance?
The Cyrus Cylinder
Name one famous Greek epic written by Homer.
The Iliad or The Odyssey
What great university was built during the Gupta Empire?
Nalanda University
What is the name of the wheel symbol Ashoka made?
The Ashoka Chakra
What did Greek city-states often fight against together?
Persia
Which empire finally conquered Persia in 330 BCE?
Alexander the Great / Macedonian Empire
What battle did the Athenians win against the Persians in 490 BCE?
The Battle of Marathon
Name one scientific or mathematical achievement of the Gupta Empire.
Decimal system or surgery
What does the Ashoka Chakra on India’s flag represent?
Teachings of the Buddha / Peace and unity
What award in modern India is named after Ashoka?
The Ashoka Chakra Award