Persian Empires and Ancient Greece Quiz

Study Notes

Persian Empires

Achaemenid Empire was the first Persian Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great.
Rulers included Cyrus the Great, Darius the Great and Xerxes.
The empire spanned from Anatolia (Turkey) to the Indus River Valley.
They were known for military prowess and conquering land.
They were tolerant of the cultures they conquered.
Persepolis was the capital of Persia, later destroyed by Alexander the Great.
The Persian Empire was eventually defeated by the Greeks.

Ancient Greece

The Classical period (510-323 BCE) is a significant period in Greek history.
The empire collapsed after the death of Alexander the Great.
Key figures: Pericles, Phillip II, and Alexander the Great.
The form of government was a democracy called the Delian League.
Athens was a center for arts, math, politics, philosophy, literature, and other fields.
Athens was named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war.

The Silk Road

The Silk Road facilitated trade and exchange of ideas between Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The term "Cultural Diffusion" explains the mixing of cultures that happens through trade routes such as the Silk Road.
It was active for approximately 1300 years.
The Silk Road began with the Han Dynasty in China and expanded westward.
The Ottoman Empire closed off trade routes with the East, marking the decline of the Silk Road.
The Silk Road facilitated the spread of diseases, including the Black Death (Bubonic Plague).

Judaism

The Star of David (6-point star) is the symbol of Judaism.
It's one of the world's major religions.
Started approximately 4,000 years ago.
It is both a religion and an ethnicity.
Judaism is monotheistic, with one God.
The holy text is called the Torah.
There are rich oral traditions passed down through generations.
History includes periods of persecution, reforms, and movements.
The Jewish people were conquered by various empires, including the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, and Ottomans.

Christianity

The cross is the symbol of Christianity.
It is one of the major religions of the world.
Experienced rapid growth between the 3rd and 8th centuries (300-800 AD).
Christianity has roots in Judaism.
It is monotheistic, believing in one God.
The Bible is the holy text of Christianity.
The Holy Trinity: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit.
East versus West Roman Empires led to the development of Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox branches.
Christianity has experienced rifts and reformations throughout its history.

Description

Test your knowledge on the ancient Persian Empires and their rulers, as well as the classical period of Ancient Greece, including key figures and cultural developments. Explore the significance of the Silk Road in facilitating trade between these powerful civilizations.