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Who was the Persian ruler known for his wisdom and compassion in empire building?
Who was the Persian ruler known for his wisdom and compassion in empire building?
- Cambyses
- Cyrus (correct)
- Nebuchadnezzar II
- Ashurbanipal
Which empire did Cyrus show remarkable restraint and wisdom toward during his conquest?
Which empire did Cyrus show remarkable restraint and wisdom toward during his conquest?
- Egyptian Empire
- Babylonian Empire (correct)
- Assyrian Empire
- Greek Empire
Who allowed the Jews held captive in Babylon to return to Israel?
Who allowed the Jews held captive in Babylon to return to Israel?
- Ashurbanipal
- Cyrus (correct)
- Nebuchadnezzar II
- Cambyses
Which ruler added a new Persian province in Lydia?
Which ruler added a new Persian province in Lydia?
Who successfully invaded Egypt among Cyrus's successors?
Who successfully invaded Egypt among Cyrus's successors?
Why did King Ashurbanipal record his treatment of prisoners?
Why did King Ashurbanipal record his treatment of prisoners?
What action did Ashurbanipal take against some of the prisoners he captured?
What action did Ashurbanipal take against some of the prisoners he captured?
Why did Nebuchadnezzar II rebuild Babylon as the center of his empire?
Why did Nebuchadnezzar II rebuild Babylon as the center of his empire?
Why did the Persians consider Cyrus a great leader?
Why did the Persians consider Cyrus a great leader?
What geographical region were the Persians originally from?
What geographical region were the Persians originally from?
Why were the Persian elite troops known as the Immortals?
Why were the Persian elite troops known as the Immortals?
What led to the decline and fall of the Persian Empire?
What led to the decline and fall of the Persian Empire?
What differentiated the Assyrian and Persian systems of government?
What differentiated the Assyrian and Persian systems of government?
Why did loyalty to the Persian empire decline after Darius?
Why did loyalty to the Persian empire decline after Darius?
What was a significant characteristic of King Ashurbanipal based on the relief on page 55?
What was a significant characteristic of King Ashurbanipal based on the relief on page 55?
What event led to the fall of the Assyrian Empire in 612 b.c.?
What event led to the fall of the Assyrian Empire in 612 b.c.?
Which empire fell to a coalition of Chaldeans and Medes in 612 b.c.?
Which empire fell to a coalition of Chaldeans and Medes in 612 b.c.?
What is one of the major contributions of Ashurbanipal, one of the last Assyrian kings?
What is one of the major contributions of Ashurbanipal, one of the last Assyrian kings?
Which world empire benefitted from the fall of the Assyrian Empire?
Which world empire benefitted from the fall of the Assyrian Empire?
Which famous figure ruled Babylon after the fall of the Assyrian Empire?
Which famous figure ruled Babylon after the fall of the Assyrian Empire?
