Ancient Near East and Persian Empire History of Architecture Quiz
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Who took over Babylon in 560 BC and started the Persian Empire?

Cyrus the Great

Which empire became an example for other empires and was ruled by Cyrus the Great and later Darius the Great?

The Achaemenid Empire

How did Cyrus the Great conquer Babylon?

Using propaganda

What achievements is Cyrus the Great well recognized for?

<p>Human rights, politics, and military strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who made Aramaic the official language in the Persian Empire and organized a new uniform monetary system?

<p>Darius the Great</p> Signup and view all the answers

During whose reign was the Persian Empire centralized and unified?

<p>Darius the Great</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of the Palace of Xerxes in Persepolis?

<p>APADANA (Royal Central Hall/ Hall of Hundred Columns)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Persian ruler built the Palace of Darius the Great in Persepolis?

<p>Darius the Great</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was depicted on a wall in the Palace of Darius?

<p>Darius’ army</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who designed the Entrance hall of the Propylea (Gateway of Xerxes) in Persepolis?

<p>Xerxes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What adorned the pillars in the Darius Hall in the Palace of Darius the Great?

<p>Gold, Silver &amp; Tapestry</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what period of architecture was the Palace of Xerxes & Apartments built?

<p>Persia Ancient Near – East architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city was the center of the world's first empire, known as the Akkadian empire under King Sargon?

<p>Uruk</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who rebuilt the city of Nimrud, making it the capital of Assyria in the 13th century?

<p>King Ashurnasirphal II</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which king made Nineveh the greatest city of Assyria during his reign?

<p>King Senacherib</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the first and largest city in the world during the Babylonian Empire, with a population of approximately 80,000 people?

<p>Persepolis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which king built the capital of the Persian Empire, Persepolis?

<p>Cyrus the Great</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the inventions credited to the Ancient Near East, such as the wheel, domestication of animals, agriculture, common tools, sailboat, and irrigation?

<p>Wheel, domestication of animals, agriculture, common tools, sailboat, irrigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Persian Empire

  • Also known as the Achaemenid Empire
  • Became an example for other empires
  • Ruled by Cyrus the Great and later on by Darius the Great

Cyrus the Great

  • Took over Babylon in 560 BC, marking the start of the Persian Empire
  • Freed the Jews who were exiled in Babylon
  • Recognized for his achievements in human rights, politics, and military strategy
  • Conquered Babylon using propaganda, turning the Babylonian people against their king instead of using warfare

Darius the Great

  • Ruled the Persian Empire after Cyrus the Great
  • Made Aramaic the official language in his empire
  • Organized a new uniform monetary system
  • Centralized and unified the empire during his reign

Architecture of Persepolis

Propylea (Gateway of Xerxes)

  • Entrance hall designed by Xerxes

Palace of Darius the Great (521 BC)

  • Designed with a water and drainage system
  • Featured a hall adorned with gold, silver, and tapestry (Darius Hall or Apadana)
  • Pillars were decorated with gold, silver, and tapestry
  • Featured a wall depicting Darius' army

Palace of Xerxes and Apartments

  • Main feature: Apadana (Royal Central Hall or Hall of Hundred Columns)

Ancient Near East

  • Key geographical locations: Mesopotamia, Ur, Uruk, Akkad, Assur, Babylon, Nimrud, Nineveh, and Persepolis
  • Noted as the home of the greatest "FIRSTS" and "INVENTIONS" in history
  • Created the first columns, arches, and roofed structures
  • Considered the seat of learning, valuing intellect and education

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