Achaemenid rule in Central Asia
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Retell the battle of Cyrus II and Tomyris in 4–5 sentences.
The Persians crossed the river; first arrows, then daggers and spears; the Massagetae won and Cyrus II died.
2
Describe Central Asian peoples’ attitude to the Achaemenids with three examples.
Resistance (Tomyris, Frada, Shiraq), paying taxes, serving in the Persian army.
3
Find Parthia, Margiana, Bactria and Sogdiana on a map.
Parthia — west; Margiana — the Murghab oasis (Turkmenistan); Bactria — south of the Amu Darya; Sogdiana — Zarafshan oasis.
4
How did culture develop in Central Asia in the Achaemenid era? Write 3 sentences.
Cities grew, crafts and jewellery developed, coins appeared and caravan trade expanded.