Question

matching: match each person with his role in the persian empire.
1 ________ xerxes i a. founded the empire, conquered median
2 ________ darius the great b. conquered the persian empire with the greeks
3 ________ artxexes ii c. darius son, attempted to attack greeks too
4 ________ alexander d. longest reigning king of persions
5 ________ cyrus the great e. built a famous road, wanted to conquer greeks
matching: match each cause with its effect.

Explanation:

• Xerxes I: He was Darius' son and attempted to attack the Greeks. This is a well - known historical fact related to the Greco - Persian Wars.
• Darius the Great: He built the Royal Road (a famous road) and had ambitions to conquer the Greeks, which was part of the Persian expansionist policies.
• Artaxerxes II: He had a long reign, making him the longest - reigning king of the Persians among the options given.
• Alexander: He is famous for conquering the Persian Empire with his Greek forces.
• Cyrus the Great: He founded the Achaemenid Empire (Persian Empire) and conquered Media.

Answer:

1. C. Darius' son, attempted to attack Greeks too
2. E. Built a famous road, wanted to conquer Greeks
3. D. Longest reigning king of Persians
4. B. Conquered the Persian Empire with the Greeks
5. A. Founded the empire, conquered Median