Quiz Details
QZ-20251027-51330
Topics:
Achaemenid Empire in Persia
Difficulty:
Level 2 - Easy
Questions:
10
Generated:
October 27, 2025 at 09:50 AM
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Guest User
Instructions: Select an answer for each question and click "Check Answer" to see if you're correct. Then view the explanation to learn more!
1 What was the capital of the Achaemenid Empire?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: Persepolis served as the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and is known for its impressive architectural achievements.
Explanation: Persepolis served as the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire and is known for its impressive architectural achievements.
2 Who was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Empire in the mid-6th century BCE, uniting the Medes and Persians.
Explanation: Cyrus the Great founded the Achaemenid Empire in the mid-6th century BCE, uniting the Medes and Persians.
3 What was a key feature of the Achaemenid administration?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The Achaemenid Empire was known for its decentralized governance, utilizing satrapies (provinces) administered by satraps.
Explanation: The Achaemenid Empire was known for its decentralized governance, utilizing satrapies (provinces) administered by satraps.
4 Which major battle did the Achaemenid Empire fight against the Greeks?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: The Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE was a significant conflict where the Achaemenid forces faced the Greek city-states.
Explanation: The Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE was a significant conflict where the Achaemenid forces faced the Greek city-states.
5 Which Persian ruler is known for expanding the empire to its greatest extent?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Darius I is credited with expanding the Achaemenid Empire significantly, reaching its peak during his reign.
Explanation: Darius I is credited with expanding the Achaemenid Empire significantly, reaching its peak during his reign.
6 What was the primary religion of the Achaemenid Empire?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Zoroastrianism was the predominant religion in the Achaemenid Empire, emphasizing the duality of good and evil.
Explanation: Zoroastrianism was the predominant religion in the Achaemenid Empire, emphasizing the duality of good and evil.
7 What construction project is Darius I famous for?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Darius I is known for building the Royal Road, which facilitated communication and trade across the vast empire.
Explanation: Darius I is known for building the Royal Road, which facilitated communication and trade across the vast empire.
8 Which city was the administrative center of the Achaemenid Empire?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Susa served as one of the key administrative capitals of the Achaemenid Empire, alongside Persepolis.
Explanation: Susa served as one of the key administrative capitals of the Achaemenid Empire, alongside Persepolis.
9 What is the significance of the Behistun Inscription?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The Behistun Inscription is significant as it is a multilingual inscription that helped scholars decipher cuneiform script.
Explanation: The Behistun Inscription is significant as it is a multilingual inscription that helped scholars decipher cuneiform script.
10 Which Achaemenid ruler was defeated at the Battle of Salamis?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: Xerxes I was defeated at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE, marking a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars.
Explanation: Xerxes I was defeated at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE, marking a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars.