Persian Empire: Exit Ticket / Homework

On a separate sheet of paper answer the following questions using complete sentences. Whatever you don't finish in class is homework and will be due at the start of our next class period.

Video 1 Questions:
1. In what year did Alexander the Great conquer Persia?
2. Who founded the Persian Empire?
3. Where was the homeland of the Persian Empire?
4. Which of the following was NOT characteristic of Persian rule?
5. What was Zorkhaneh?
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Video 2 Questions:
1. After the royal family, who was next in the Persian social hierarchy?
2. The Persian Empire was based out of what modern-day nation?
3. What was unique about the Persian religion in terms of the empire?
4. How many gods were recognized in the official Persian religion?
5. What was the official religion of the Persian Empire?