In Addition to Solidifying His Rule by Marrying Artystone,the Daughter

question 16

Multiple Choice

In addition to solidifying his rule by marrying Artystone,the daughter of Cyrus,Darius I justified his accession to the Persian throne by

• A)Leading a rebellion against Gaumata the Magian.
• B)Having it bestowed on him by Ahura Mazda.
• C)Inheriting the throne from his father, who was the brother of Cambyses.
• D)Marrying his eldest son to Artystone, daughter of Cyrus and half-sister to Cambyses.
• E)Being hailed by a group of Zoroastrian priests.