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How did the Persians control such a massive empire?
Persian kings were tolerant allowing conquered people to keep their customs
King Cyrus wouldnt show respect for local customs
strong army, and military tactics
Violence and overthrowing rulers
2
In the Persian empire, what were the "local governors" called?
twin
emperors
monarchs
satraps
3
Chandragupta Maurya became the king of India in 321 B.C, and did what?
created a vast army, and conquered new lands.
killed all civilians and moved his own people in
took all women and children, and moved them into castles.
4
What group of astronomers were the first to discover the earth was round?
American
Indian
Asian
Persian
5
"Satraps" were considered?
the gatekeepers of the empire
babysitters of the kingdom
the “eyes & ears of the king,” collected taxes, informing of uprisings
6
As a result of Asoka's influence which religion spread throughout the Mauryan empire?
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Jewish
7
In order to gain one of the 130,000 gov’t jobs, citizens had to pass a civil service exam
True
False
8
Te desire for what led to the creation of the Silk Road?
Chinese luxury goods
Travel
Spices
To learn
9
Did King Asoka take over the MAURYAN empire in 279 B.C?
True
False
10
After Asoka’s death, the Mauryan Empire declined & was replaced by the Gupta Empire
False
True
11
What was the name of the religion of Persians?
Judaism
Catholic
Christianity
Zoroastrianism
12
What are the 3 Civilizations you will be quizzed on?
China, India and Greece
Persia, Greece and China
Greece, Rome, and Persia
India, Persia and China
13
The fertile soil & lack of natural boundaries in Mesopotamia led to frequent invasions & conquests
True
False
14
What is an empire?
a group of cities that want to break apart
a group of people
advanced societies with organized gov't that conquered a variety of people
the stage of human social and cultural development that is most advance
15
Persians believed in heaven & hell as consequences for how they lived their lives
True
False
16
After the river valley era, India transitioned into the Mauryan empire?
True
False
17
What powerful group conquered Mesopotamia, India & Egypt?
Romans
Black Panthers
Persians
Greeks
18
Government in China was based on the...
Dynastic Cycle
Confucian Teachings
Mandate of Heaven
Dynasty being overthrown
19
Did the Persians use metal coins?
False
True
