Art
What materials were commonly used in Persian art?
Stone and gold
Who was the founder of the Persian Empire?
Cyrus the Great
How did Persians treat conquered peoples?
With tolerance
What was the main religion of ancient Persia?
Zoroastrianism
What was one of the most important cities of Persia?
Persepolis
What figures appear frequently in Persian reliefs?
Kings, soldiers, and animals
In which modern country did the Persian Empire originate?
Iran🇮🇷
What value was very important in Persian society?
Respect
Who founded Zoroastrianism?
Zoroaster
What type of buildings stood out in Persian architecture?
Palaces
Where can famous Persian reliefs be found?
Persepolis
Which empire did Persia defeat to expand into Asia Minor?
The Lydian Empire
What language did ancient Persians mainly speak?
Old Persian
What did fire symbolize for Persians?
Purity
What kind of columns were common in Persian buildings?
Tall and decorated columns
What is a key characteristic of Persian art?
Symmetry and detailed design
Which dynasty ruled the most powerful Persian Empire?
The Achaemenid dynasty
What did the Persian Empire allow other cultures to keep?
Their customs and religions
What central struggle does Zoroastrianism describe?
The fight between good and evil
Which animals were used to decorate Persian columns?
Bulls and lions
What message did Persian art communicate?
Power, order, and greatness of the empire
Which leader conquered Persia and ended the empire?
Alexander the Great
What system was used to govern the vast empire?
Satrapies
How did Zoroastrianism influence other religions?
Ideas of judgment, good vs. evil, and the afterlife
What was the main function of Persepolis?
Ceremonial capital of the empire