Ancient Persia Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Ancient Civilizations has 13 clues. Answers range from 4 to 17 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
Persian Leader who led a successful revolt against the Medes.
a cylinder seal found in an ancient Babylonian temple; contains an account of Cyrus' conquest of Babylon and his restoration of the city.
the name of the Persian dynasty that began with Cyrus II.
King who expanded the size and power of the Persian Empire.
a province in ancient Persia.
a governor in Persia who ruled a particular province; was responsible for collecting tribute and reporting to the king.
The capital city of Persia after Susa.
The longest stone road in the Persian Empire; stretching over sixteen hundred miles from Susa to Sardis.
The coin used in the Persian empire; named after Darius.
Special soldiers for the king in ancient Persia.
A type of drinking vessel that had the form of an animal's head or a horn, with a hole for drinking at the bottom.
The name for Zoroastrian priests in ancient Persia.
Became ruler of Macedonia at the age of twenty-two; led the Greek army in conquering many lands and spread Greek culture.
