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?

    <p>It ended the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The recognition of the Pope as the head of the church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

    <p>The rise of the Ottoman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They were the provinces headed by satraps to collect taxes, implement laws, and recruit members for the military.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To watch over the satraps and report back to the king.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the roads built by Darius?

    <p>They were built to connect the satrapies and facilitate faster transportation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Zoroastrianism in the Persian Empire?

    <p>It was one of the many religions tolerated in the empire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Persepolis?

    <p>It was a manifestation of the advanced culture of Persia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The empire faced difficulties in managing the population and faced rebellions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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