Question 1

In what ways were the teachings of Zoroaster different from the beliefs of other ancient societies? Relate his beliefs to the development of Persian religion.

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The teachings of Zoroaster, also known a...

Question 2

The weakening of the Persian Empire was largely attributed to

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A)  a corrupt system of satraps that was never closely monitored by the king.
B)  the constant erosion and diminishment of its standing army.
C)  the kings' hoarding of wealth and over taxation of their subjects.
D)  a lack of communication due to its vast size.
E)  earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

define the following term:
-the "king's eye" or "king's messenger"

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The "king's eye" or "king's messenger" r...

Question 4

The elite infantry of the Persian army were known as the?

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A)  Immortals
B)  Marines
C)  Praetorian Guard
D)  Assassins
E)  InvisiblesF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

According to the tradition of the Hebrews, they were descendants of the patriarch ____ who had migrated from Mesopotamia to the land of Canaan.

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A)  Adam
B)  Noah
C)  Abraham
D)  Moses
E)  DavidF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Hebrew religion

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A)  believed in two gods who struggled for power.
B)  was an ethical religion centered around the law of God.
C)  taught there was covenant between the Hebrews and Ahurmazda.
D)  emphasized the worship of multiple lesser deities in addition to Yahweh.
E)  all the aboveF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Cyrus the Great permitted the Jews to return to Jerusalem after his capture of Babylon.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

define the following term:
-Tiglath-Pileser I

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Question 9

Compare and contrast the administrative structure and attitudes toward subject peoples of the Assyrian and Persian empires.

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Question 10

Many scholars today

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A)  believe the Hebrew Bible is a completely accurate historical record.
B)  contend that the Hebrew Bible was originally written down in the fifth century A.D.
C)  doubt that the early books of the Hebrew Bible reflects the true history of the Israelites.
D)  argue that the Hebrew Bible was first written in Greek.
E)  claim that none of the Hebrew Bible was written before the era of the Roman Empire.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

All of the following are true of the Hebrew conception of God except

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A)  he was the creator of but not an inherent part of nature.
B)  all peoples of the world were subject to him.
C)  that he would punish those not following his will.
D)  there was no room for personal relationships with him, as his word was law.
E)  he was a just and good God.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following statements best describes the Assyrian government?

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A)  a limited monarchy, where the king's power was checked by an assembly
B)  a theocracy, where the priests of the temple had the real power
C)  an aristocracy, with the landed nobility possessing political power
D)  an oligarchy, with the aristocracy having the major say in government
E)  the king's power was absolute; they were vicars of the Assyrian god AshurF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

The historian of The Persian Wars was Thucydides.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements concerning the Persian kings is false?

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A)  As he was considered a god, the king held the power of life and death over all subjects.
B)  The Great Kings tended to become greedy and hoard their treasuries.
C)  Events like the "king's dinner" were meant to demonstrate the luxurious power of the king.
D)  The king's palace demonstrated the international flavor and wealth of the empire.
E)  The Persian kings were relatively tolerant in matters of religion.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following statements is not true of the Chaldean Empire?

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A)  Babylon was its great central city.
B)  It was the longest-lasting of the great Near Eastern empires.
C)  The Hanging Gardens was created in its time.
D)  The people of the empire welcomed its fall to the Persians.
E)  Nebuchadnezzar II was its most successful ruler.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

What roles did the Hebrew Bible, Hebrew law, and the prophets play in the development of Hebrew religion and society?

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Question 17

Darius accomplished all of the following except

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A)  building a canal that linked the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea.
B)  conquering Egypt.
C)  creating a Persian province in western India.
D)  conquering Thrace.
E)  built a new Persian capital at Persepolis.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Nebuchadnezzar II accomplished all of the following except :

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A)  the revision of the Persian law code.
B)  rebuilding Babylon.
C)  defeating the Assyrians.
D)  building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
E)  destroyed Judah and carried the population into exile.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 19

The Persian king who undertook an invasion of the Greek mainland in the early fifth century B.C.E. was

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A)  Cyrus.
B)  Cambyses.
C)  Zoroaster.
D)  Darius.
E)  Nebuchadnezzar.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

define the following term:
-Susa and Persepolis

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