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Which Persian dynasty fell to the Greeks under the leadership of Alexander the Great?
Which Persian dynasty fell to the Greeks under the leadership of Alexander the Great?
- Parthians
- Lydians
- Seleucids
- Achaemenids (correct)
Who was the wealthiest person in history during the time of the Lydians?
Who was the wealthiest person in history during the time of the Lydians?
- Cyrus the Great
- King Croesus (correct)
- Darius I
- Alexander the Great
Which Persian dynasty fell to the Sassanids?
Which Persian dynasty fell to the Sassanids?
- Seleucids
- Sassanids
- Achaemenids
- Parthians (correct)
Who founded the first Persian empire and conquered the Medes?
Who founded the first Persian empire and conquered the Medes?
Which Persian dynasty fell to the Arabs?
Which Persian dynasty fell to the Arabs?
King Croesus was the wealthiest person in history because he had lots of ______.
King Croesus was the wealthiest person in history because he had lots of ______.
The Lydians were located in present day ______.
The Lydians were located in present day ______.
The Lydians were known for being a center of ______.
The Lydians were known for being a center of ______.
The Achaemenids fell to the ______.
The Achaemenids fell to the ______.
The Seleucids fell to the ______ and later to the Roman Empire.
The Seleucids fell to the ______ and later to the Roman Empire.
Who were the four main Persian dynasties?
Who were the four main Persian dynasties?
What led to the downfall of King Croesus?
What led to the downfall of King Croesus?
What cultural and military characteristics were shared by the Persians and Medes?
What cultural and military characteristics were shared by the Persians and Medes?
Which empires did the Achaemenids weaken?
Which empires did the Achaemenids weaken?
What was the significance of standardized gold and silver in the Lydian empire?
What was the significance of standardized gold and silver in the Lydian empire?
