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1 trivia quiz  The Persian Empire, Part II coolicon
This is part 2 of 2 quizzes on the Persian Empire, which lasted from 550 B.C. until 330 B.C. Hopefully you will have taken the first quiz before venturing on to this one!
 Difficult 10Q
1347 plays
 Jul 18 02
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2 trivia quiz  The Persian Wars coolicon
The wars between the Persian Empire and the city-states of Ancient Greece helped define the course of western civilization. How much do YOU know about the wars of 2500 years ago?
 Average 10Q
3984 plays
 Sep 23 01
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3 trivia quiz  The Persian Empire, Part I coolicon
This quiz will cover the history of the Persian Empire, which reigned from 550 B.C. until 330 B.C. With such a long history, two quizzes of ten questions each has been required...please look out for part II as well...and good luck!
 Tough 10Q
1707 plays
 Jul 18 02
thejazzkickazz gold
4 trivia quiz  Ancient Persia icon
Persia was a place full of mystery and of intrigue and beauty. But the Ancient Persians were all powerful, what do you know of an Ancient culture that no longer lives?
 Tough 10Q
870 plays
 Mar 19 06
doomed
5 trivia quiz  The Drama that was The Persian Wars! icon
The Persian Wars was one of the great dramas of the Greek world between 490 and 479 BC - treachery, tricks, threats and ... well, Themistocles! See for yourself what an interesting conflict this was, and feel free to use this info in tests or essays! :)
 Tough 15Q
1446 plays
 Nov 05 02
zenphoenixa
6 trivia quiz  Persian Wars: Causes and Course icon
There are already several quizzes about the Persian Wars online, this one requires a deeper knowledge of the period.
 Difficult 20Q
609 plays
 Nov 21 04
Gimpess

Some sample questions from this category:

* What weapons did an Immortal carry?
* Which breed of horse originated in ancient Persia?
* Which mythical animal, with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, was depicted in Persian architecture?
* Which ruler founded the city of Persepolis?
* Which Persian king was victorious at the Battle of Thermopylae?
* In Ancient Persia what were the "king's eyes"?
* The Persians believed in a supreme god called Ahura Mazda, who represented the wisdoms of goodness. Darkness and evil were represented by Ahriman, who was also known as Angra Mainyu. But which god protected the bridge of heaven?

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