The Immortals trivia
The Immortals Mini Quiz
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Question 1
According to Herodotus, what elite Persian military unit was kept at 10,000 soldiers so their numbers never seemed to change?
If a soldier fell in battle or became sick, he was immediately replaced, maintaining the unit's strength of exactly 10,000.
Question 2
Known as the "Father of History," which Greek writer named the Persian elite guard because their ranks were always kept full?
He wrote broadly about culture and geography, but critics sometimes called him the "Father of Lies" for his tall tales.
Question 3
Serving as the personal guard to kings like Xerxes, the elite unit known as the Immortals defended which ancient empire?
They were not just bodyguards but shock troops, deployed at decisive moments to break enemy lines.
Question 4
Famous for the "Frieze of Archers" depicting the elite guard, in which ancient Persian city was the palace of Darius the Great located?
The famous frieze made of glazed bricks shows them in colorful robes, giving us a rare glimpse of their appearance.
Question 5
While they used heavy spears and bows, the elite Persian soldiers known as the Immortals used shields made of what light, woven material?
The wicker shields provided mobility but offered little protection against the heavy bronze spears of Greek hoplites.