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Ancient Persian Empire History

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What was the significance of Pheidippides' run of 42 km to Athens?

To warn the Athenians of an impending attack by the Macedonians

To demonstrate the athletic prowess of the Athenians

To stop the Athenians from committing suicide after being outnumbered by the Persians (correct)

To celebrate the victory of the Athenians against the Persians

What was the primary contribution of Alexander the Great to the spread of Hellenistic culture?

He established the city of Constantinople as the center of Greek culture

He built the Helepolis, a massive siege tower

He conquered a vast portion of West Asia and spread Greek culture (correct)

He developed the phalanx formation in warfare

What was the primary cause of the downfall of the Western Roman Empire?

Corruption and internal strife

External pressures from barbarian tribes

Economic downturn due to overspending

All of the above (correct)

What was the significance of Constantine the Great's conversion to Christianity?

It ended the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary difference between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church?

The recognition of the Pope as the head of the church (C) Signup and view all the answers

What led to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

The rise of the Ottoman Empire (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the satrapies in the Persian Empire?

They were the provinces headed by satraps to collect taxes, implement laws, and recruit members for the military. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the spies in the Persian Empire?

To watch over the satraps and report back to the king. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the roads built by Darius?

They were built to connect the satrapies and facilitate faster transportation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Zoroastrianism in the Persian Empire?

It was one of the many religions tolerated in the empire. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Persepolis?

It was a manifestation of the advanced culture of Persia. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the large population and independence movements in the Persian Empire?

The empire faced difficulties in managing the population and faced rebellions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Ancient Persian Empire History

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Questions and Answers

What was the significance of Pheidippides' run of 42 km to Athens?

What was the primary contribution of Alexander the Great to the spread of Hellenistic culture?

What was the primary cause of the downfall of the Western Roman Empire?

What was the significance of Constantine the Great's conversion to Christianity?

What was the primary difference between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church?

What led to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

What was the significance of the satrapies in the Persian Empire?

What was the role of the spies in the Persian Empire?

What was the significance of the roads built by Darius?

What was the significance of Zoroastrianism in the Persian Empire?

What was the significance of Persepolis?

What was the consequence of the large population and independence movements in the Persian Empire?

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