Ancient Empires Vocabulary and Main Ideas Quiz

Who was the Persian ruler known for his wisdom and compassion in empire building?

Cyrus

Which empire did Cyrus show remarkable restraint and wisdom toward during his conquest?

Babylonian Empire

Who allowed the Jews held captive in Babylon to return to Israel?

Cyrus

Which ruler added a new Persian province in Lydia?

Darius Signup and view all the answers

Who successfully invaded Egypt among Cyrus's successors?

Cambyses Signup and view all the answers

Why did King Ashurbanipal record his treatment of prisoners?

To impress other leaders with his cruelty Signup and view all the answers

What action did Ashurbanipal take against some of the prisoners he captured?

Cut off their hands Signup and view all the answers

Why did Nebuchadnezzar II rebuild Babylon as the center of his empire?

To establish Babylon as the greatest city in the ancient world Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Persians consider Cyrus a great leader?

For his ability to unify diverse groups under his rule Signup and view all the answers

What geographical region were the Persians originally from?

Middle East Signup and view all the answers

Why were the Persian elite troops known as the Immortals?

Because whenever a member was killed, they were immediately replaced Signup and view all the answers

What led to the decline and fall of the Persian Empire?

Struggles over the throne weakening the monarchy Signup and view all the answers

What differentiated the Assyrian and Persian systems of government?

Use of harsh tactics only by the Assyrians Signup and view all the answers

Why did loyalty to the Persian empire decline after Darius?

Weakening of the monarchy due to struggles over the throne Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant characteristic of King Ashurbanipal based on the relief on page 55?

Was known for his harsh treatment of conquered peoples Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the fall of the Assyrian Empire in 612 b.c.?

Internal strife and resentment of Assyrian rule Signup and view all the answers

Which empire fell to a coalition of Chaldeans and Medes in 612 b.c.?

Assyrian Empire Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major contributions of Ashurbanipal, one of the last Assyrian kings?

Establishing one of the world's first libraries at Nineveh Signup and view all the answers

Which world empire benefitted from the fall of the Assyrian Empire?

Persian Empire Signup and view all the answers

Which famous figure ruled Babylon after the fall of the Assyrian Empire?

Nebuchadnezzar II Signup and view all the answers