Persian Dynasties

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Which Persian dynasty fell to the Greeks under the leadership of Alexander the Great?

Achaemenids

Who was the wealthiest person in history during the time of the Lydians?

King Croesus

Which Persian dynasty fell to the Sassanids?

Parthians

Who founded the first Persian empire and conquered the Medes?

Cyrus the Great Signup and view all the answers

Which Persian dynasty fell to the Arabs?

Sassanids Signup and view all the answers

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

gold Signup and view all the answers

The Lydians were located in present day ______.

Turkey Signup and view all the answers

The Lydians were known for being a center of ______.

trading Signup and view all the answers

The Achaemenids fell to the ______.

Greeks Signup and view all the answers

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

Parthians Signup and view all the answers

Who were the four main Persian dynasties?

Lydians, Achaemenids, Seleucids, Parthians, Sassanids Signup and view all the answers

What led to the downfall of King Croesus?

Attacking Cyrus the Great after being warned by an oracle Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which empires did the Achaemenids weaken?

Assyrian and Babylonian empires Signup and view all the answers

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

It served as universal money Signup and view all the answers

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