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Assyrian & Persian Empire Quiz
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Assyrian and Persian Empires
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1
What were the Assyrians most known for?
Their poetry
Their fearsome army and warriors
Their peaceful rule of land theyconquered
2
What was unique about the rule of the Persians under Cyrus the Great?
All of the Above
He forced all peoples to believe in hisreligion
He allowed people to keep their local customs and religions
He moved peoples to new lands so theycould not rebel as easy
3
What ruler conquered the Persian Empire?
Cleopatra VII
Julius Caesar
Sargon the Great
Alexander the Great
4
Who was the king who first formed the Persian Empire?
Cyrus the Great
Xerxes
Darius I
Darius II
5
What did Cyrus do for the Jewish people of Babylon? Hint: He was Great for a reason.
starved them to death
allowed them to return to homeland & build their temple
demolished all their homes
made them worship many gods
6
What religion did the Persians follow?
Zoroastrianism
Same as the Sumerians
Greek Mythology
Judaism
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Who defeated King Darius at the Battle of Marathon? Hint: Celebratory Toga Party went all night
The Greeks
The Assyrians
The Babylonians
The Egyptians
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What metal did the Assyrians use to make their weapons, chariots, and tools strong?
Steel
Bronze
Gold
Iron
9
Where was the center of the Assyrian Empire?
Israel
Egypt
Turkey
Northern Mesopotamia
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What other empire did Assyrians battle throughout much of ancient history for Mesopotamia?
Sumerians
Persians
Babylonians
Egyptians
