Question

matching: match each cause with its effect

1. ______ cyrus allowed conquered cultures to practice their own religion
2. ______ alexander the great attacked the persian empire
3. ______ cyrus the great conquered the median empire
4. ______ xerxes i attempted to finish what his father had started
5. ______ the royal road was built by king darius the great
6. ______ king darius though the greeks were the cause of rebellions

a. the persian empire was better connected
b. he was defeated by the greek fleet in the battle of salamis
c. the persian empire ended
d. he attacked greece in 490 bc but was defeated.
e. he founded the persian empire
f. there were many different types of religions in the persian empire

Explanation:

• Question 6: Allowing conquered cultures to practice their own religion would lead to a diverse religious landscape in the empire.
• Question 7: Alexander the Great's attack on the Persian Empire led to its downfall.
• Question 8: Conquering the Median Empire was a foundational step in establishing the Persian Empire.
• Question 9: Xerxes I's attempt to continue his father's work led to his defeat in the Battle of Salamis.
• Question 10: The construction of the Royal Road improved connectivity within the empire.
• Question 11: Darius' perception of the Greeks as instigators of rebellions led to his military action against them.

Answer:

1. F. There were many different types of religions in the Persian Empire
2. C. The Persian Empire ended
3. E. He founded the Persian Empire
4. B. He was defeated by the Greek fleet in the Battle of Salamis
5. A. The Persian Empire was better connected
6. D. He attacked Greece in 490 BC but was defeated.