Ancient Persia

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1. In Ancient Persia what were the "king's eyes"? Spies who spied upon the king's enemies. Officials of the Persian Empire. Three painted eyes used as a symbol in Persia for glory. Sails placed upon all the king's ships that had eyes stitched into the material.

2. Which Persian king was victorious at the Battle of Thermopylae? Cambyses II Xerxes I Darius III Artaxerxes III

3. Which ruler founded the city of Persepolis? Tomyris Cyrus Darius Arses

4. Architecture played a huge role in the grand image of the Persian Empire. To this day the ruins of Persepolis can still be seen in modern day Iran, but what does Persepolis actually mean? City of the Persians Persian Capital City "Persia" in Greek "Persia" in Persian

5. Which mythical animal, with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, was depicted in Persian architecture? Ibex Ramshush Centaur Griffin

6. Which breed of horse originated in ancient Persia? Caspian Morab Galiceno Traekner

7. What weapons did an Immortal carry? Short bow, spear and dagger Short bow only Long bow, club and knife Swords and catapults

8. The Persians designed many artifacts that today are still being used in some shape or form by people everyday, but what was a rhyton? A mould used for statues A type of shoe A drinking vessel A piece of ceramic pottery

9. 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? Mithra Rashnu Bushyasta Zurvan

10. Alexander the Great led his troops to victory over the Persians at the Battle of Granicus which paved the way for the demise of the great Persian Empire. Many battles ensued, but which was regarded as the final battle, ending the Persian domination over Greece? Battle of Salamis Battle of Gaugamela Battle of Marathon Battle of Plataea