It's good to be the king
The year Xerxes became king of the Achaemenid empire
When is 486 BC?
Xerxes was satrap of this place before becoming king
Where is Babylon?
The person in charge of the Persian forces during the second Persian invasion of Greece
Who is Mardonius?
This person is often referred to as Xerxes' wife in the Bible
Who is Esther?
Cyrus the Great
Who is Xerxes' grandfather?
The archaeological evidence suggests that this satrapy wasn't dealt with as harshly as previously stated for these events
What were the Babylonian Revolts?
This battle ended in a stalemate
What is the Battle of Artemisium?
Xerxes stands behind his father Darius in this well known relief
What is the Apadana relief?
A problematic modern representation of Xerxes
What is (the film) '300'?
Besides horseriding and archery, this was one of the three things Persian boys were taught
What is telling/speaking the truth?
After this event, Xerxes took on pharonic titles and donated to temples
What is the Egyptian revolt?
According to Herodotus, Xerxes ordered "flew into a rage and ordered the _____________ to whipped with 300 lashes".
What is the Hellespont?
This famous building was started by Xerxes but it's true purpose still remains unknown
What is the Hall of 100 Columns?
Who is Aeschylus?
OR
What is "The Persians" play?
Xerxes wife
Who is Amestris?
What is the Daeva inscription?
This is considered to be one of the greatest ancient engineering feats of all time
What is digging a canal through Mount Athos?
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
A cuneiform inscription stating that Darius chose Xerxes as his successor
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
What is the Harem Inscription?
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
This historian wrote a revisionist account of Xerxes in 2015 titled "Reimagining Xerxes"
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
Who is Emma Bridges?
Xerxes older brother, and a likely contender for the throne
Who is Artabazanes?
Reports state that Xerxes destroyed this important religious monument in Babylon after the revolt
What is the statue of Bel Marduk?
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
This led to Greek victory at Salamis
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
What is Themistocles' trick?
Winged guardians flanking the Gate of All Nations
What are lamassu?
Palace intrigues/too many affairs/his son wanted to be king/nobody really knows
Why was Xerxes murdered?