Persian Dynasties

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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?

  • Cyrus the Great
  • King Croesus (correct)
  • Darius I
  • Alexander the Great

Which Persian dynasty fell to the Sassanids?

  • Seleucids
  • Sassanids
  • Achaemenids
  • Parthians (correct)

Who founded the first Persian empire and conquered the Medes?

<p>Cyrus the Great (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Persian dynasty fell to the Arabs?

<p>Sassanids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

King Croesus was the wealthiest person in history because he had lots of ______.

<p>gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Lydians were located in present day ______.

<p>Turkey</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Lydians were known for being a center of ______.

<p>trading</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Achaemenids fell to the ______.

<p>Greeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Seleucids fell to the ______ and later to the Roman Empire.

<p>Parthians</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the four main Persian dynasties?

<p>Lydians, Achaemenids, Seleucids, Parthians, Sassanids</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the downfall of King Croesus?

<p>Attacking Cyrus the Great after being warned by an oracle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What cultural and military characteristics were shared by the Persians and Medes?

<p>Both descended from Aryans Indo-Europeans, were great horsemen, warriors, archers, and moved very fast by foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which empires did the Achaemenids weaken?

<p>Assyrian and Babylonian empires</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of standardized gold and silver in the Lydian empire?

<p>It served as universal money</p> Signup and view all the answers

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