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A Lost Treasure Trivia Quiz

The Persian Empire, in other words, a lost treasure. Here's some info on this once grand kingdom...

A multiple-choice quiz by maryam_katt. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
maryam_katt

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
318,376

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This once beautiful land is known as Iran today. However, it had another name before this one. What was it? Hint

Cornucopia

Mesopotamia

Persia

Azareth

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Persian Empire was founded by Cyrus the Great.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. The entire empire was built on two basic principles, which helped it last for quite a while. Which of these was one of those principles? Hint

Creativity

Mortality

Life

Truthfulness

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Persian Empire met its end in the hands of King Philip II of Macedon.

True

False

5. When it came to religion, there were different kinds in the Persian Empire. However, the main religion was the worship of "Ahura Mazda", complete faith and the doing of good deeds, and free will. What was this religion called? Hint

Zoroastrianism

Shintoism

Buddhism

Asatru

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Question 6 of 10

6. A beautiful palace, the Apadana, was adorned with gold and artistic creations. "Takht-e-Jamshid", also known as the "Throne of Jamshid". These sites were located in one of the capitals of the Persian Empire. Which city was it? Hint

Ecbatana

Susa

Persepolis

Bactra

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Question 7 of 10

7. A famous road was rebuilt by the Persian king, Darius I. What was it called? Hint

Royal Road

Appian Way

Ambassador Road

Egnation Way

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which deed of King Cyrus the Great was highly appreciated by Christians? Hint

The excess food given to Christians

Stop of the invasion of the Gauls

Army help against the Japanese

The permission for the Jews to return from exile

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which city is the Tomb of Cyrus the Great? Hint

Pasargadae

Mashhad

Esfehan

Shiraz

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which naval battle of the Greco-Persian wars were the Persians defeated, efectively for good? Hint

Battle of Thermopylae

Battle of Marathon

Battle of Salamis

Battle of Hastings

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This once beautiful land is known as Iran today. However, it had another name before this one. What was it?

Answer: Persia

Reza Shah Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran, decided that the name, Persia, should be changed to Iran, which means "Land of the Aryans". This decision was made in 1935.
The Persian Empire was also known as the Achaemenid Empire.

2. The Persian Empire was founded by Cyrus the Great.

Answer: True

Cyrus the Great was the first king of Persia, who conquered the Medians and expanded the empire. He ruled for about 29 to 30 years, before he was succeeded by Cambyses the Second.

3. The entire empire was built on two basic principles, which helped it last for quite a while. Which of these was one of those principles?

Answer: Truthfulness

Honesty was a very important factor in the Persian Empire. Dishonesty was punishable by death. The other principle was Justice. Their honesty was even appreciated by the nations that were conquered.

4. The Persian Empire met its end in the hands of King Philip II of Macedon.

Answer: False

Alexander the Great, son of Philip II of Macedon, carried on his father's work, in conquering the Persian Empire. He captured Persepolis, the capital of the empire, and destroyed it almost completely.

Answer: Zoroastrianism

Another name for Zoroastrianism is Mazdaism, and basically, it meant that if you did good, you would see good. If you did bad, then you would see the consequences. It was one of the things that gave the Persians the credibility to rule the world.
Buddhism and Shintoism are religions as well, however, but they were not practised in the Persian Empire. As for Asatru, it was an old Norse religion, practised long ago in the Scandinavian region.

Answer: Persepolis

Persepolis was one of the most artistic cities of the Persian Empire. It was the pride and joy of the entire empire, and one of the last examples of its ancient culture. However, today, this entire city is under threat of complete destruction, because of the Sivand Dam which is located near it.

7. A famous road was rebuilt by the Persian king, Darius I. What was it called?

Answer: Royal Road

The Royal Road was rebuilt and used for trade and communication throughout the empire. It was one of the fastest routes of its time.

8. Which deed of King Cyrus the Great was highly appreciated by Christians?

Answer: The permission for the Jews to return from exile

The Jews were allowed to return back to Jerusalem from Babylon in order to rebuild the Temple.

9. In which city is the Tomb of Cyrus the Great?

Answer: Pasargadae

He was killed by Darius I, and his remains are still there. Even Alexander the Great paid his respects to his tomb.

10. In which naval battle of the Greco-Persian wars were the Persians defeated, efectively for good?

Answer: Battle of Salamis

The battle was fought in 480 B.C. The Persians were led by their ruler, Xerxes, and the navy consisted of 1,207 ships. Despite their low number of ships and soldiers, the Greeks won the battle.

Source: Author maryam_katt

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