The Persian Empire

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Which two peoples did Cyrus the Great unite to form the Persian Empire?

  • The Babylonians and the Greeks
  • The Medes and the Babylonians
  • The Persians and the Greeks
  • The Medes and the Persians (correct)

What is the main reason why Cyrus the Great is known as 'the Great'?

  • His wealth and power
  • His wisdom and compassion (correct)
  • His ability to unite diverse cultures
  • His military conquests

Where did the Persian Empire extend from?

  • The Persian Gulf to the Red Sea
  • The Nile to the Mediterranean Sea
  • The Caspian Sea to the Arabian Sea (correct)
  • The Indus River to the Ganges River

Which modern-day countries were mainly part of the Persian Empire?

<p>Iran, Iraq, and Syria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the capital of the Persian Empire?

<p>Persepolis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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