History The Persian Empire MCQ Test 3

1. Which Persian king was overthrown by Bessus, leading to his death at the hands of Alexander the Great?

2. Who succeeded Cyrus the Great as the ruler of the Persian Empire?

3. Who defeated the Persian Empire in the famous Battle of Marathon?

4. What architectural wonder is attributed to Darius I in ancient Persia?

5. Which Persian king is associated with the construction of the colossal Gate of All Nations in Persepolis?

6. Which Greek historian is known for providing detailed accounts of the Persian Empire?

7. Who led the Persian forces during the Battle of Gaugamela, the decisive battle against Alexander the Great?

8. Which Persian king attempted an ill-fated invasion of Greece, facing defeats at both Salamis and Plataea?

9. Which Persian king initiated the construction of the Royal Road, connecting the vast territories of the empire?

10. Who is credited with the construction of the Persepolis complex?

11. Which Persian ruler is known for the inscription that helped decipher cuneiform script?

12. Who was the Persian satrap of Lydia known for his legendary wealth, as described by Herodotus?

13. Who was the Persian king during the Battle of Gaugamela against Alexander the Great?

14. What was the primary source of revenue for the Persian Empire?

15. Who authored the 'Histories,' providing one of the earliest detailed accounts of the Persian Empire?

16. Which ancient city was the primary religious center of the Zoroastrian faith during the Achaemenid Empire?

17. Which Persian king attempted the invasion of Greece but faced defeat in the naval Battle of Salamis?

18. Who is credited with the initial establishment of the Persian Empire?

19. Who led the Persian naval forces during the decisive Battle of Salamis against the Greeks?

20. Which Persian deity was often depicted with the body of a bull and wings of an eagle?

21. Which Persian king is credited with initiating the construction of the Persepolis complex, a grand ceremonial capital?

22. Which Persian king initiated the construction of the Royal Road, facilitating communication across the empire?

23. Which Persian king attempted to conquer Egypt but faced significant challenges, leading to a revolt?

24. Which Persian king is known for establishing the Royal Road?

25. Which region did the Persians unsuccessfully attempt to conquer during the reign of Darius I?

26. Which city was known as the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire?

27. Which Persian king is known for the inscription at Behistun, providing a trilingual text aiding in deciphering cuneiform?

28. Which region was the focal point of the Greco-Persian Wars, marked by major battles such as Marathon and Thermopylae?

29. Which region did the Persians unsuccessfully try to conquer during the Greco-Persian Wars?

30. Which Persian king is believed to have introduced the concept of human rights through the Cyrus Cylinder?