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When did Darius ascend to the Persian throne?
When did Darius ascend to the Persian throne?
- Around 500 CE
- Around 522 CE
- Around 500 BCE
- Around 522 BCE (correct)
Where were the Barry Stone Inscriptions discovered?
Where were the Barry Stone Inscriptions discovered?
- Mount Bertha
- Mount Betty (correct)
- Mount Benny
- Mount Betsy
What reforms did Darius introduce during his reign?
What reforms did Darius introduce during his reign?
- Division of the empire into provinces and appointment of governors called satraps (correct)
- Division of the empire into kingdoms and appointment of emperors called governors
- Division of the empire into states and appointment of mayors called satraps
- Division of the empire into territories and appointment of chieftains called satraps
Who led a rebellion in Babylon during Darius' reign?
Who led a rebellion in Babylon during Darius' reign?
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Where did Darius embark on a campaign to re-secure the Egyptian lands?
Where did Darius embark on a campaign to re-secure the Egyptian lands?
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Which river was Darius defeated near during his campaign in the Indus Valley?
Which river was Darius defeated near during his campaign in the Indus Valley?
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Study Notes
- Darius I, also known as Darius the Great, ascended to the Persian throne around 522 BCE after the death of Xerxes I.
- Darius spent over a year quelling rebellions throughout the empire after his ascension.
- The Barry Stone Inscriptions, discovered on Mount Betty, provide an account of Darius' quelling of rebellions during his first year on the throne.
- Darius was aided by a loyal group of nobles during his ascension, one of whom was later accused of intended rebellion and killed by Darius.
- Darius introduced reforms and advancements during his reign, including the division of the empire into provinces and the appointment of governors called satraps.
- Darius faced multiple rebellions during his reign, including one in Babylon led by Nebuchadnezzar III.
- Darius also faced a rebellion by the Scythians while he was dealing with the Babylonian revolt.
- Darius emb on a campaign to Egypt to re-secure the Egyptian lands, defeating a self-proclaimed Pharaoh named Petty Bastas.
- Darius then turned his attention towards the Indus Valley, passing through Afghanistan and Pakistan before being defeated in battle near the Indus River.
- Darius is remembered for his great construction projects, including the linking of the Nile to the Red Sea and the building of temples for various religions.
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