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Pierre Briant, a French Iranologist, was born in Angers, France, on September 30, 1940.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms Pierre Briant's birth in Angers, France, on September 30, 1940, and his specialization as a French Iranologist.
Pierre Briant completed his higher education in History at the University of Poitiers between 1960 and 1965.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that Pierre Briant studied History at the University of Poitiers from 1960 to 1965.
Pierre Briant earned his *doctorat d'État* in 1973, the same year his doctoral thesis was published.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pierre Briant earned his *doctorat d'État* in 1972, while his doctoral thesis was published in 1973.
What is Pierre Briant's primary academic specialization?
Answer: Iranology
Explanation: The source identifies Pierre Briant as a French Iranologist, specializing in the study of Iranian languages, history, culture, and civilization, particularly ancient Persia.
Where did Pierre Briant receive his higher education in History?
Answer: University of Poitiers
Explanation: Pierre Briant studied History at the University of Poitiers from 1960 to 1965.
In what year did Pierre Briant achieve his *doctorat d'État*?
Answer: 1972
Explanation: Pierre Briant achieved his *doctorat d'État* in 1972.
Pierre Briant is widely recognized for his work titled *The Rise of the Roman Empire*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pierre Briant is widely recognized for his work titled *From Cyrus to Alexander: A History of the Persian Empire*, not *The Rise of the Roman Empire*.
Pierre Briant founded achemenet.com, an online resource dedicated to Achaemenid studies.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source explicitly states that Pierre Briant is the founder of achemenet.com, an online resource for Achaemenid studies.
Pierre Briant's book *Darius : Les Perses et l'Empire*, published in 1992, was part of the 'Découvertes Gallimard' collection.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that Pierre Briant's 1992 book *Darius : Les Perses et l'Empire* was part of the 'Découvertes Gallimard' collection.
The original French title of Pierre Briant's comprehensive history of the Persian Empire, published in 1996, was *Histoire de l'Empire Perse. De Cyrus à Alexandre*.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that the original French title of Pierre Briant's comprehensive history of the Persian Empire, published in 1996, was *Histoire de l'Empire Perse. De Cyrus à Alexandre*.
The English translation of *Histoire de l'Empire Perse. De Cyrus à Alexandre* was published in 2002 under the title *The Persian Empire: From Cyrus to Darius*.
Answer: False
Explanation: The English translation of *Histoire de l'Empire Perse. De Cyrus à Alexandre* was published in 2002 under the title *From Cyrus to Alexander: A History of the Persian Empire*, not *The Persian Empire: From Cyrus to Darius*.
Cyrus the Great is significant to Briant's scholarship as the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, a primary focus of his research.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that Cyrus the Great is highly significant to Pierre Briant's scholarship as the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, a primary focus of his research, and is featured in his seminal work.
Pierre Briant contributed an article on 'Military strategies of the Achaemenid army' to the *Encyclopaedia Iranica*.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pierre Briant contributed an article on the 'Class system in Median and Achaemenid periods' to the *Encyclopaedia Iranica*, not 'Military strategies of the Achaemenid army'.
The Achaemenid Museum is an online resource founded by Pierre Briant for Achaemenid studies.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pierre Briant founded achemenet.com as an online resource for Achaemenid studies. The Achaemenid Museum is mentioned as a separate institution or online collection, not founded by him.
What is the title of Pierre Briant's major work for which he is widely recognized?
Answer: *From Cyrus to Alexander: A History of the Persian Empire*
Explanation: Pierre Briant is widely recognized for his work titled *From Cyrus to Alexander: A History of the Persian Empire*.
What online resource for Achaemenid studies did Pierre Briant found?
Answer: achemenet.com
Explanation: Pierre Briant is the founder of the website achemenet.com, an online resource for Achaemenid studies.
Which of Pierre Briant's books, published in 1992, focused on Darius and the Persian Empire?
Answer: *Darius : Les Perses et l'Empire*
Explanation: In 1992, Pierre Briant published *Darius : Les Perses et l'Empire*, which explored the reign of Darius I and his impact on the Persian Empire.
What was the original French title of Pierre Briant's comprehensive history of the Persian Empire, published in 1996?
Answer: *Histoire de l'Empire Perse. De Cyrus à Alexandre*
Explanation: The original French title of Pierre Briant's comprehensive history of the Persian Empire, published in 1996, was *Histoire de l'Empire Perse. De Cyrus à Alexandre*.
When was the English translation of *Histoire de l'Empire Perse. De Cyrus à Alexandre* published?
Answer: 2002
Explanation: The English translation of Pierre Briant's *Histoire de l'Empire Perse. De Cyrus à Alexandre* was published in 2002.
What is the significance of Cyrus the Great in Pierre Briant's scholarship?
Answer: He was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, a primary focus of Briant's research.
Explanation: Cyrus the Great is highly significant to Pierre Briant's scholarship as the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, a primary focus of his research.
What specific topic did Pierre Briant contribute to the *Encyclopaedia Iranica*?
Answer: The class system in Median and Achaemenid periods
Explanation: Pierre Briant contributed an article on the 'Class system in Median and Achaemenid periods' to the *Encyclopaedia Iranica*.
Pierre Briant's doctoral thesis, published in 1973, focused on Antigonus I Monophthalmus.
Answer: True
Explanation: Pierre Briant's doctoral thesis, published in 1973, was titled *Antigone le Borgne (Les Débuts de sa Carrière et les Problèmes de l'Assemblée Macédonienne)*, focusing on Antigonus I Monophthalmus.
Pierre Briant's book *Alexandre le Grand* was first published in 2005, with an earlier edition in 1974.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pierre Briant's book *Alexandre le Grand* was first published in 1974, with a new edition released in 2005.
Pierre Briant's book *De la Grèce à l'Orient : Alexandre le Grand* was part of the 'Découvertes Gallimard' collection.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that Pierre Briant's book *De la Grèce à l'Orient : Alexandre le Grand* was part of the 'Découvertes Gallimard' collection.
The 1996 English translation of Briant's 'Découvertes Gallimard' book on Alexander the Great in the 'New Horizons' series was titled *Alexander the Great: Man of Action, Man of Spirit*.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 1996 English translation of Briant's 'Découvertes Gallimard' book on Alexander the Great in the 'New Horizons' series was titled *Alexander the Great: The Heroic Ideal*. *Alexander the Great: Man of Action, Man of Spirit* was the title in the 'Abrams Discoveries' series.
Pierre Briant's 2003 book, *Darius dans l'Ombre d'Alexandre*, re-evaluates Darius III in the context of Alexander's conquests.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that Pierre Briant's 2003 book, *Darius dans l'Ombre d'Alexandre*, translates to 'Darius in the Shadow of Alexander', indicating a re-evaluation of Darius III in the context of Alexander's conquests.
Pierre Briant's 2008 publication concerning Alexander the Great was a traditional academic monograph.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pierre Briant's 2008 publication concerning Alexander the Great was *Lettre ouverte à Alexandre le Grand* ('Open Letter to Alexander the Great'), a unique format rather than a traditional academic monograph.
The 2012 book *Alexandre des Lumières* explores how Alexander the Great was perceived during the Enlightenment period.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source states that Pierre Briant's 2012 book, *Alexandre des Lumières. Fragments d'histoire européenne*, explores how Alexander the Great was perceived and interpreted throughout European intellectual history, particularly during the Enlightenment period.
Pierre Briant's most recent work listed, *Alexandre. Exégèse des lieux communs*, was published in 2016 by Oxford University Press.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pierre Briant's most recent work listed, *Alexandre. Exégèse des lieux communs*, was published in 2016 by Gallimard in Paris, not Oxford University Press.
What was the subject of Pierre Briant's doctoral thesis, published in 1973?
Answer: Antigonus I Monophthalmus and the Macedonian assembly
Explanation: Pierre Briant's doctoral thesis, published in 1973, was titled *Antigone le Borgne (Les Débuts de sa Carrière et les Problèmes de l'Assemblée Macédonienne)*, focusing on Antigonus I Monophthalmus and the Macedonian assembly.
When was the first edition of Pierre Briant's book *Alexandre le Grand* published?
Answer: 1974
Explanation: Pierre Briant's book *Alexandre le Grand* was first published in 1974.
Which of Pierre Briant's books on Alexander the Great was part of the 'Découvertes Gallimard' collection (number 27)?
Answer: *De la Grèce à l'Orient : Alexandre le Grand*
Explanation: Pierre Briant's book *De la Grèce à l'Orient : Alexandre le Grand*, published in 1987, was part of the 'Découvertes Gallimard' collection (number 27).
What was the title of the 1996 English translation of Pierre Briant's 'Découvertes Gallimard' book on Alexander the Great in the 'New Horizons' series by Thames & Hudson?
Answer: *Alexander the Great: The Heroic Ideal*
Explanation: The 1996 English translation of Pierre Briant's 'Découvertes Gallimard' book on Alexander the Great in the 'New Horizons' series by Thames & Hudson was titled *Alexander the Great: The Heroic Ideal*.
What is the English translation of Pierre Briant's 2003 book, *Darius dans l'Ombre d'Alexandre*?
Answer: Darius in the Shadow of Alexander
Explanation: Pierre Briant's 2003 book, *Darius dans l'Ombre d'Alexandre*, translates to 'Darius in the Shadow of Alexander'.
What unique format did Pierre Briant's 2008 publication concerning Alexander the Great take?
Answer: An open letter
Explanation: Pierre Briant's 2008 publication, *Lettre ouverte à Alexandre le Grand*, adopted the unique format of an open letter.
What does Pierre Briant's 2012 book, *Alexandre des Lumières*, explore?
Answer: Alexander's perception during the Enlightenment period
Explanation: Pierre Briant's 2012 book, *Alexandre des Lumières*, explores how Alexander the Great was perceived and interpreted throughout European intellectual history, particularly during the Enlightenment period.
What is the title of Pierre Briant's most recent work listed, published in 2016?
Answer: *Alexandre. Exégèse des lieux communs*
Explanation: Pierre Briant's most recent work listed, published in 2016, is titled *Alexandre. Exégèse des lieux communs*.
What was the title of the 1996 English translation of Pierre Briant's 'Découvertes Gallimard' book on Alexander the Great in the 'Abrams Discoveries' series?
Answer: *Alexander the Great: Man of Action, Man of Spirit*
Explanation: The 1996 English translation of Pierre Briant's 'Découvertes Gallimard' book on Alexander the Great in the 'Abrams Discoveries' series was titled *Alexander the Great: Man of Action, Man of Spirit*.
Pierre Briant's scholarly works primarily focus on the Achaemenid Empire, Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic Era.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source explicitly states that Pierre Briant's scholarly works primarily focus on the Achaemenid Empire, Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic Era.
In 1982, Pierre Briant published *Rois, Tributs et Paysans*, which examined tribute structures and social dynamics in the ancient Near East.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that in 1982, Pierre Briant published *Rois, Tributs et Paysans, Études sur les Formations Tributaires du Moyen-Orient Ancien*, which explored tribute structures and social dynamics in the ancient Near East.
Pierre Briant's 1982 publication, *État et Pasteurs au Moyen-Orient Ancien*, explored the relationship between state structures and nomadic tribes in ancient Egypt.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pierre Briant's 1982 publication, 'État et Pasteurs au Moyen-Orient Ancien', examined the relationship between state structures and pastoral communities in the ancient Middle East, not specifically nomadic tribes in ancient Egypt.
Pierre Briant's 1984 book, *L'Asie Centrale et les Royaumes Proche-orientaux du Premier Millénaire*, focused on Central Asia and Near Eastern kingdoms from the 8th to the 4th centuries BCE.
Answer: True
Explanation: The source confirms that Pierre Briant's 1984 book, *L'Asie Centrale et les Royaumes Proche-orientaux du Premier Millénaire (c. VIIIe-IVe s. av. n. è.)*, focused on Central Asia and Near Eastern kingdoms from the 8th to the 4th centuries BCE.
Pierre Briant edited the work *Dans les Pas des Dix-Mille* in 1996.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pierre Briant edited the work *Dans les Pas des Dix-Mille* in 1995, not 1996.
Which of the following is NOT a primary focus of Pierre Briant's scholarly works?
Answer: The Roman Republic
Explanation: Pierre Briant's scholarly works primarily focus on the Achaemenid Empire, Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic Era. The Roman Republic is not listed as a primary focus.
Which of Pierre Briant's works, published in 1982, focused on kings, tributes, and peasants in the ancient Near East?
Answer: *Rois, Tributs et Paysans, Études sur les Formations Tributaires du Moyen-Orient Ancien*
Explanation: In 1982, Pierre Briant published *Rois, Tributs et Paysans, Études sur les Formations Tributaires du Moyen-Orient Ancien*, which focused on kings, tributes, and peasants in the ancient Near East.
What was the subject of Pierre Briant's 1984 book, *L'Asie Centrale et les Royaumes Proche-orientaux du Premier Millénaire*?
Answer: Central Asia and Near Eastern kingdoms from the 8th to the 4th centuries BCE
Explanation: Pierre Briant's 1984 book, *L'Asie Centrale et les Royaumes Proche-orientaux du Premier Millénaire (c. VIIIe-IVe s. av. n. è.)*, focused on Central Asia and Near Eastern kingdoms from the 8th to the 4th centuries BCE.
Since 1999, Pierre Briant has been a Professor at the Sorbonne University, specializing in the Roman Empire.
Answer: False
Explanation: Since 1999, Pierre Briant has been a Professor at the Collège de France, specializing in the Achaemenid World and the Empire of Alexander the Great, not the Sorbonne University or the Roman Empire.
The University of Oxford awarded Pierre Briant the title of Doctor Honoris Causa.
Answer: False
Explanation: Pierre Briant was awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of Chicago, not the University of Oxford.
Matthew Stolper praised Pierre Briant for isolating scholars from each other, thereby encouraging individual research.
Answer: False
Explanation: Matthew Stolper praised Pierre Briant for showing scholars, who were once isolated, that they were part of a common intellectual project, thus fostering collaboration, not isolation.
At which institution has Pierre Briant held a professorship since 1999?
Answer: Collège de France
Explanation: Since 1999, Pierre Briant has held a professorship at the Collège de France.
Which university awarded Pierre Briant the title of Doctor Honoris Causa?
Answer: University of Chicago
Explanation: Pierre Briant was awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of Chicago.
How did Matthew Stolper characterize Pierre Briant's influence on scholars?
Answer: He showed them they were part of a common intellectual project.
Explanation: Matthew Stolper stated that Pierre Briant 'has shown a generation of scholars once isolated from each other that they are members of a common intellectual project of great consequence.'
Which of the following describes the Collège de France, where Pierre Briant holds a professorship?
Answer: A research and teaching institution in Paris known for its distinguished faculty
Explanation: The Collège de France is described as a prestigious research and teaching institution in Paris, known for its distinguished faculty and public lectures.